For the remaining two years of the Program, CRG members may be eligible to claim reimbursement of actual travel costs and sitting fees to attend CRG meetings.

CRG members who qualify for reimbursement are:

• non-government representatives who do not receive funds or benefit from any other source to attend official scheduled CRG meetings.
• Invited guests who are non-government employees and not covered for travel expenses by their organisation.

CRG members who are not eligible are:

• Government agency employees (including NRIMS agencies).
• Representatives of organisations that cover travel costs for their representatives.

Travel costs covered are those that directly relate to CANRI business, or the portion thereof.

Members should present receipts to the CANRI Business Development Manager, pinned together with the name and address of the person wishing to be reimbursed clearly visible. The BDM will seek confirmation from the Chair that these individuals did attend. Monies will then be forwarded to each individual.

These travel arrangements shall be consistent with general government policy for payment including payment per km based on appropriate engine capacity.

In the case of reimbursement for airfare or for amounts in excess of $100, prior approval from the CANRI BDM should be obtained, to ensure costs are reasonable and can be met.

CANRI CRG members are entitled to request a sitting fee to cover the costs of time spent attending official CANRI meetings. This fee is taxable.

Members that qualify are:

• non-government representatives who do not receive funds or benefit from any other source to attend official scheduled CRG meetings.
• Invited guests who are non-government employees and not covered for travel expenses by their organisation.

Members can claim a sitting fee for each meeting they attend as per the following schedule:

• Chairs: maximum $332* per day, $166 per half day (9.30am – 1.30pm); and
• Members: maximum $201 per day, $101 per half day (9.30am – 1.30pm).

*Amounts are consistent with Water Management Committees and Regional Vegetation Committees administered by DLWC.

New charges for motor vehicles, inclusive of GST and effective from 1 July 2002, are as follows:

Members can claim on their receipts when submitting their claims up to the rates specified.