1. (a) If eligible under section 599.714(a) of these regulations, an officer or employee shall be reimbursed for actual lodging, supported by a receipt, and meal and incidental expenses in accordance with and not to exceed the rates established in subsections 599.619(a)(1) and (2) of these regulations while locating a permanent residence at the new location. Employees who do not furnish receipts for lodging may be reimbursed for meals only in accordance with section 599.619(a) of these regulations. A permanent residence is typically an abode that is purchased or rented on a monthly basis, of a type that provides long-term living accommodations, where any utilities are hooked up (gas, electric, cable, phone), and mail is delivered.

   1. (1) Reimbursement may be claimed for up to 60 days, except an extension of up to 30 days may be granted when the appointing power has determined in advance that the delay of change of residence is a result of unusual and unavoidable circumstances that are beyond the control of the officer or employee. The maximum reimbursement to be received by said officer or employee shall not exceed the equivalent dollar amount of 60 days of full meals, incidentals, and receipted lodging.
   2. (2) Interruptions in relocation caused by sick leave, vacation or other authorized leaves of absence shall be reimbursable at the option of the employee providing the employee remains at the new location and is actively seeking permanent residence.
   3. (3) The relocation subsistence claim shall terminate immediately upon establishment of a permanent residence. The appointing power shall determine when a permanent residence has been established.
   4. (4) Partial days shall count as full days for the purpose of computing the 60-day period.
2. (b) Upon approval of the appointing power, meals and/or lodging expenses, for up to fourteen days, arising from trips to the new location for the sole purpose of locating housing shall be reimbursed in accordance with subsections 599.619(a)(1) and (2), or 599.619(c)(1), or 599.619(d) of these regulations. Claims for reimbursement of meals/lodging expenses in this item are limited to those incurred after receipt of formal written authorization for relocation and prior to the effective date of appointment. The period claimed shall be included in the computation of the 60-day relocation period.
3. (c) Reimbursement for travel from the old residence to the new headquarters may be claimed one way one time and shall not exceed the mileage rate allowed in section 599.631(a) of these regulations.

An excluded employee is defined in section 599.619 of these regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3539.5 and 18502, Government Code. Reference: Section 19841, Government Code.

History

1. Redesignation of Section 599.722 to Article 7 filed 9-6-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 37). For prior history, see Registers 83, No. 17 and 82, No. 42.

2. Amendment filed by Department of Personnel Administration with the Secretary of State on 8-27-85; effective upon filing. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.8 (Register 85, No. 39).

3. Amendment filed by Department of Personnel Administration with the Secretary of State on 6-27-88 pursuant to Government Code Section 3517.8. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code Section 11343.8 (Register 88, No. 31).

4. Amendment of section heading, subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 12-24-93; operative 1-1-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 3539.5 (Register 94, No. 4).

5. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-27-95; operative 1-1-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 3539.5 (Register 95, No. 52).

6. Editorial correction of subsection (a)(2) (Register 96, No. 38).

7. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 7-1-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 3539.5 (Register 97, No. 27).

8. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-13-2014 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2014, No. 42).