Board members are encouraged to attend both state and national training and conference opportunities on a rotating basis, so that all members have an opportunity to attend. It is recommended that members commit to opportunities early to facilitate planning and reduce expenses.

GRPL adheres to the following transportation/accommodation expense and reimbursement limits:

National conferences: $2,500
In-state conferences: $1,000

These amounts do not include the cost of registration, which will be paid in addition to travel expenses.

Board Member Conference Registration Procedure:

– Notify the Executive Administrative Assistant that you would like to attend a conference (Contact Info).
– To reconcile your expenses upon returning submit all receipts to the Executive Administrative Assistant. For meal expenses, label the tops of receipts with “Meal” at the top. You must submit itemized receipts for your meals or we cannot reimburse you. The City will not reimburse expenses for alcoholic beverages.
-Staff will process the reimbursement and a check will be sent to you within two weeks.

Training Opportunities 2025

updated March 2025