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those whose attendance at meetings does not require them to spend the night in
the city where the meeting is being held, the Bar Association will reimburse
expenses up to a maximum per diem allowance of $75 for meals, rental car, cab
fare, and "other" expenses (but not "travel").

For speakers and committee members for LSBA-sponsored continuing legal
education seminars, reimbursement will be according to these standards, unless
otherwise specified in advance in writing by the Louisiana State Bar Association.

5. Non-Travel Expenses. Miscellaneous expenses shall be reimbursed as indicated
below:
a. Expenses such as parking, tolls, etc. will be reimbursed within the
aforementioned per diem allowance, provided appropriate
documentation is submitted.
b. It is anticipated that officers, members of the Board of Governors
and committee chairs may entertain others on LSBA-related
business. Such expenditures will be considered for reimbursement
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.

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