The board of directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority meets Wednesday with one goal in mind: to repair an image battered by reports of insider contracts, lavish travel spending and other questionable dealings.
Members are expected to approve new rules for travel and
entertainment, and begin discussion on a new ethics policy they hope
will erase the image of a dysfunctional board that operates by its own
rules.
The proposed travel policy would put limits on the amount of money
board members can spend on plane tickets and meals. In the past, board
members argued that the money they get for trips and meals makes up for
the fact they are not paid for their board service.
But board Chairman Michael Curto said that if the board is to
restore trust in its ability to manage the Silver Line Metrorail
extension, is must change its practices.
For the first time in the
authority’s history, board trips must be approved by the board’s
chairman or vice chairman. While meals will be covered, board members
who want to order a glass of wine or a cocktail will have to do so at
their own expense.
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