Purchasing Department is requesting a waiver of NON-TRAVEL ..., REFRESHMENTS, AND RELATED EXPENSES, M.1/Page 2/ 5 - A. Permitted Expenditures - 1: Specifically 'include at least one County employee and one or more non-County employees'..; with approval of reimbursement to Martha L. Salazar of $69.49 as permitted under the under the supporting references from the HC Administrative Policy Manual under M.1 including, but not limited to:
1.  Pg. 2/5 -  Applicable under DEFINITIONS - NECESSARY/ORDINARY;
2.  Pg. 2/5 - Permitted Expenditures: a.  Expenditures may be incurred only for those attendees whose presence is necessary for the purpose of the event [see the attached documents which substantiate]; b. The duration of the event must be two or more consecutive hours [meeting lasted 2 1/2 hours]; d.  Examples include, but are not limited to: iv. Formal trainings sessions held for the purpose of instruction or dissemination to general public [procurements packets that will be disseminated to potential vendors/general public upon request as posted on web page];
3.  Pg. 3/5 - Guidelines for Permitted Expenditures: The following guidelines should be followed when making permitted expenditures for non-travel meals, refreshments, and related costs. 2. Reasonable costs (including taxes and gratuity[. .... Refreshments may not exceed $3/person or $125/event. The cost of related expenses may not exceed $25.