Ch. TCS 6 NoteNote: Chapter A-V 6 as it existed on September 30, 1984 was repealed and a new chapter A-V 6 was created effective October 1, 1984; chapter A-V 6 was renumbered chapter TCS 6, Register, September, 1985, No. 357, eff. 10-1-85; chapter VTAE 6 was renumbered ch. TCS 6 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., Register, June, 1994, No. 462.

TCS 6.01TCS 6.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures under s. 38.04 (14) (a), Stats., relating to district employee and district board member travel and expenses, procurement and personnel, and to administratively interpret s. 38.12 (7), Stats., requiring district boards to establish written policies under these rules.

TCS 6.02TCS 6.02 Definitions. In this chapter:

TCS 6.02(3)(3) “District board” means the district board in charge of the technical colleges of a district.

TCS 6.02(4)(4) “District director” means the person employed by a district board under s. 38.12 (3) (a) 1., Stats.

TCS 6.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1984, No. 345, eff. 10-1-84; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6., Stats., Register, June, 1994, No. 462.

TCS 6.03TCS 6.03 General district policies. Each district board shall adopt, subject to review and approval by the board, written policies and procedures on district employee and district board member travel and expenses, procurement, and personnel, including the district director. Policies and procedures, and amendments to policies and procedures, adopted by a district board under this chapter shall be forwarded to the board within 30 days of adoption.

TCS 6.04TCS 6.04 Employee and district board member travel and expense reimbursement. Policies and procedures on travel and expense reimbursement adopted by district boards shall, at a minimum:

TCS 6.04(1)(1) Specify those expenses incurred by district employees and district board members that are reimbursable by the district.

TCS 6.04(2)(2) Specify that reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred by district employees and district board members, in the performance of their official duties, may not exceed the actual, necessary and reasonable expenses as determined under sub. (3), except in unusual circumstances when accompanied by a full explanation of the reasonableness of the expense.

TCS 6.04(3)(3) Establish uniform daily maximum permitted amounts to be reimbursed by the district for meals, lodging costs and porterage tips incurred by district employees and district board members in the performance of their official duties. Separate rates may be established for in-state travel and travel to high cost out-of-state cities.