Title
BPU Training Opportunity: APPA National Conference, June 26 - July 1, 2026
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities approve travel expenses for Board Member(s) [NAMES] to attend the 2026 APPA National Conference in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 per person.
Body
The American Public Power Association (APPA) hosts an annual conference, and the Utilities Manager plans to attend. The 2026 conference will be held in Boston, MA from June 26 - July 1, 2026. Board Members should contact Ms. Kathy Casados, as soon as possible if interested in attending. She will also assist with registration, hotel, and airline reservations.
From the website:
Who Should Attend
Many professionals affiliated with public power attend the National Conference, including:
Utility general managers and CEOs
Senior managers, rising stars, and future leaders
Mayors and city council members
Commissioners and governing board members
Policy and strategy makers
Industry partners and vendors
Consultants and subject matter experts
Registration information: https://www.publicpower.org/national-conference/registration
Agenda information: https://www.publicpower.org/national-conference/agenda
The current DPU budget includes a line item for BPU member travel. A copy of the County Travel Policy is included as Attachment A. Board Members are required to submit an IRS Form W-9 (Attachment B) in order to be reimbursed for mileage and per diem.
Attachments
A - Los Alamos County Travel Policy
B - IRS Form W-9