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outside of the per diem allowance, subject to an explanation of the
nature of the expenditure, names of persons present and the reason
why the LSBA should be responsible for the expense.
c. Alcoholic beverages purchased for social events in connection
with Board or other official meetings may be reimbursed.
d. As per Article XIII, Section 5 of the Articles of Incorporation, no
expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at any meeting held in
conjunction with the Annual Meeting, including committee
meetings, Board of Governors meetings, House of Delegates
meetings, or other meetings or functions.

6. Officers. The President, President-Elect, President-Elect Designee, Immediate
Past President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Director (hereinafter referred
to as officers) will be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in connection with
the performance of their official duties as representatives of the Louisiana State
Bar Association, subject to the policies established herein unless otherwise noted
below:

a. Travel Responsibilities. Officers will be reimbursed for expenses
incurred in connection with attendance at national, regional and
state meetings where the officers are representing the Louisiana
State Bar Association. In addition, reimbursement will be made
for travel required for section and committee meetings, official
appearances at local bar association or law school functions, and
other travel as required to fulfill the requirements of the offices.
b. Special Circumstances. Attendance at meetings shall be
presumptively approved provided there are sufficient funds
available in the officer's budget line item.
c. Budget Line Item. In addition to the limitations of these policies,
officers are required to limit reimbursement in accordance with the
line items established in the budget. If at any time it appears that
expenses will exceed the line item, the officer will be required to
seek and justify a line item increase from the Board of Governors.
d. Exceptions to General Policies. Officers’ meals will be
reimbursed up to $60 per person per day, for a maximum of $120
per day. Expenses incurred as part of group meal functions will
not be subject to this limitation.
When the President is representing the LSBA at the Opening of
Court in France, business class airfare may be reimbursed.
e. Meeting Registration Fees. Meeting registration fees for the
officers and their spouses/guests will be reimbursed.
f. Entertainment. Reasonable entertainment charges, if directly
related to the meeting, will be reimbursed.
g. Recreation. Recreational activities, if scheduled as part of the
official meeting program, will be reimbursed for the officer and
his/her spouse/guest.

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