Common use of EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES Clause in Contracts

EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES. 4.3.1 Where the use of a private motor vehicle for official business has been approved, the reimbursement rates will be based on the current level of motor vehicle costs approved by IRD. Employees should structure their work patterns to allow for the use of Ministry fleet vehicles. Should a fleet vehicle not be available managers can, where practicable, approve in advance the use of alternative arrangements such as the use of a hire car or private motor vehicles. As a general principle, the private use of motor vehicles should only be approved after all other options have been considered.