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20 <br /> c. Proxy <br /> Voting by proxy is not allowed. <br /> 10. Authorized Spokespersons <br /> The Advisory Committee Chair and Executive Director are authorized spokespersons for <br /> the advisory committee. other committee members may speak on behalf of the <br /> advisory committee only upon authorization by the Chair or Director. <br /> 11. Conflict of Interest <br /> During committee meetings, members shall abstain from voting when they believe they <br /> have a conflict of interest. <br /> During review proceedings, the applicant has the right to question conflicts of interest <br /> of any voting member.The advisory committee Chair shall rule on any potential conflict <br /> in.appeal matters. <br /> 12. Compensation and Travel Reimbursement <br /> a. Appointed advisory committee members shall receive no compensation for their <br /> services. <br /> b. Eligibility for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses <br /> The Chair shall,to the extent practical, schedule hearings and meetings to <br /> minimize travel and per diem costs. <br /> Payment of expenses to Advisory Committee members shall only occur when <br /> travel has been approved prior to the time the expenses are incurred. <br /> shall reimburse reasonable and necessary travel and incidental <br /> business expenses to individuals who perform services as appointed members of <br /> Committees, and consultants appointed by the Chair. only Committee members <br /> who attend meetings as part of their Committee duties shall have their expenses <br /> reimbursed. <br /> Advisory committee members shall be reimbursed in accordance with current <br /> State rules and regulations. Expense claims shall be submitted as required in <br /> travel procedures. <br /> Transportation expense claims shall include charges essential for transportation <br /> to and from the meeting place. Reimbursement shall be made only for the <br /> method of transportation which is in the best interest of the rate.Travel should <br /> be via the shortest, usually traveled route. <br /> 13. Limitation of powers <br /> Upshaw/UNC-SOG DRAFT Advisory Committee Policy 11 <br />