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Approving the acceptance of the gift of airfare, transportation, and meals and lodging from the National League of Cities, for Jane Eastwood to attend a conference convened by the Education Policy Advisors Network and Post-Secondary Advisors Network, May 27 - May 30, 2014 in San Antonio, TX.
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WHEREAS, the Education Policy Advisors Network and Post-Secondary Advisors Network of the National League of Cities has convened a conference and invited Mayor's office staff member, Jane Eastwood, to participate; and
WHEREAS, the EPAN/PSCAN networks will meet on May 27 - May 30, 2014 in San Antonio, TX; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has offered to pay for the flight, hotel and meal accommodations to enable Jane Eastwood to participate in the meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that attendance at the meeting will fulfill a public purpose by giving the Mayor's
staff the opportunity to meet with representatives of cities throughout the country and discuss strategies for encouraging innovation in education policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City accepts the gift of airfare/ground transportation/baggage at a cost not to exceed $750, hotel accommodations for three nights not to exceed $400 and meals not to exceed $350 (to be paid directly by NLC) for Jane Eastwood; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the City thanks the National League of Cities for this opportunity.