8f. Memo
June 2022 International Commission Travel
COMMISSION AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item No. 8f ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting May 24, 2022 DATE : May 16, 2022 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Karin Zaugg Black, International Business Protocol Liaison LeeAnne Schirato, Commission Senior Staff Advisor Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff SUBJECT: Approval of Commission International Travel June 2022 ACTION REQUESTED Commission approval of 2022 international travel requests for known travel in June 2022. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Article III(5)(h) of the Commission's Bylaws and Rules of Procedure requires approval of Commissioner international travel requests by Commission authorization. The authorization shall include: the number of commissioners traveling (if applicable), the port-related reason for travel, and the dates and destination of travel. International travel requests shall be submitted to the Commission Office 21 days in advance of each calendar quarter. Travel change requests for previously approved international travel shall again be put before the full Commission for review and action. Commissioners not receiving advanced travel authorization for international travel shall report to the Commission regarding the purpose of their travel, dates of travel, location of travel, benefit received by the Port through the travel, and shall seek majority approval of the post-travel authorization in order to submit claims for travel expense reimbursement. Travel requests of Commissioners should be equitable to all members and consistent with the interests of the Port. Domestic travel requests are approved by the Commission President consistent with the requirements of Article III(5)(h). The following are known travel requests for approval as of this authorization date: Template revised January 10, 2019. COMMISSION AGENDA Action Item No. 8f Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: May 24, 2022 Travel No. Reason for Travel Destination Other Information Dates June 1- 1 The Future of Post- Manzanillo, The Port of Seattle (POS), Commission 4 Pandemic Mexico President Ryan Calkins received invitation from International Trade the Head Consul of Mexico in Seattle, on behalf Conference hosted of the Port of Manzanillo, to participate in the by the Secrataria de conference focused on the future of maritime Marina of Mexico trade. The reason for the visit is to participate in a panel discussion on the topic of competitiveness of seaports and the future of maritime transport and to further strengthen trade relations with Mexico. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST None. Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
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