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Expenses

Travel, Subsistence and other Allowances

All claims for payment of subsistence allowances, travelling and incidental expenses shall be completed in a approved by the Director of Finance and in accordance with the College Expenses Policy. Claims by members of staff must be authorised by their Head of Department or an authorised signatory, the Pro-Warden with the appropriate managerial responsibility (or Warden for those staff he/she directly line manages). The certification by the Head of Department or authorised signatory shall be taken to mean that:

  • the journeys were authorised;
  • the expenses were properly and necessarily incurred;
  • the allowances are properly payable by the College;
  • consideration has been given to value for money in choosing the mode of transport.

Arrangements for travel by the Warden or members of Council shall be approved by the Chair of Council. Arrangements for travel by the Chair shall be approved by the Finance and Resources Committee.

Expenses claim forms

See also Mobile Phone Policy [Word file]