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home for all meals. A one-half day is defined as including that period in which a member of a legislative body will be away from home for breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner or dinner only. City employees may be reimbursed for meals In amounts that do not exceed the following, which include tax and gratuity: Breakfast: $11 Lunch: $16 Dinner: $29 TOTAL $56 The travel per diem and meal reimbursement amounts set forth above shall be adjusted annually on October 1 to reflect any changes to the per-diem rates published by the U.S. General Services Administration (Alameda County meals rate). Notwithstanding the per-meal amounts set forth above and those published by the U.S. General Services Administration, the employee may be reimbursed for meals in an amount that does not exceed the aggregate amount of meal allowances in a particular day for which the employee is eligible. If a meal is provided by a conference or organized educational activity, or otherwise included in the payment of registration fees, members of legislative bodies and City employees may not be reimbursed for meals purchased in lieu of, or in addition to, the provided meal. b. Reimbursement for Other Meals. Where authorized by Section 4 of this Policy, members of a legislative body and City employees may be reimbursed for their meals associated with the performance of official duties at rates not to exceed the amounts set forth in Section 9a. of this Policy. Meals for spouses, family members, and other third parties shall not be reimbursed. 10. Lodging. a. Members of a legislative body and City employees may be reimbursed for lodging expenses if the destination of the conference, meeting, or other official duty is more than 50 miles from the place of work or home, whichever is closer to the destination. b. When possible, members of a legislative body and City employees should arrange for lodging expenses to be paid in advance by the City at the most economical and reasonable rates for single occupancy lodging that is in a location that is reasonable and convenient in relation to the member or employee's scheduling and official business needs. Members and employees may share reimbursement for a double-occupancy room if the room will be shared with a co-member or co-employee. For lodging in connection with a conference or organized educational activity, such lodging costs shall generally not exceed the maximum group rate published by the conference or activity 809279-4 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-079 4