Template revised January 10, 2019.
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:
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Meeting Date: May 24, 2022
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
Travel
Dates
No.
Reason for Travel
Destination
Other Information
June 1-
4
1
The Future of Post-
Pandemic
International Trade
Conference hosted
by the Secrataria de
Marina of Mexico
Manzanillo,
Mexico
The Port of Seattle (POS), Commission
President Ryan Calkins received invitation from
the Head Consul of Mexico in Seattle, on behalf
of the Port of Manzanillo, to participate in the
conference focused on the future of maritime
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.
