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1 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT1.7 TRAVELLING COMPENSATIONSection 1.7 should be read in conjunction with clause 17 Travelling Compensation of the CrownEmployees (School Administrative and Support Staff) Award.1.7.1 GENERAL1.7.1.1 Cost of Travel to and from Work1.7.2 EXCESS TRAVEL TIME1.7.2.1 GeneralSchool administrative and support staff members are responsible for meeting all costsincurred in travelling between their residence and their usual place of work.Staff members required to perform duty at a location other than their normal place of workmay be compensated for travelling time which exceeds the normal travel time betweentheir home and normal place of work.A school administrative and support staff member is entitled to claim for excess traveltime when:a) required to travel outside of their normal hours of duty; andb) such travel is necessary in order for the staff member to perform their duties.Excess travel time may be granted for travel associated with activities such as attendinga Departmental selection committee interview or attending a training and developmentactivity.When attending a training and development activity, school administrative and supportstaff members are entitled to the reimbursement of any additional necessary expensesincurred regarding travel, meals and accommodation.School administrative and support staff may be compensated for excess travel time byeither:i) payment calculated in accordance with Section 1.7.2.2 - 1.7.2.4 of the Handbook; orii) if it is operationally convenient, taking equivalent time off in lieu to be granted forexcess time spent in travelling on official business.1.7.2.2 Travel on a Working DaySubject to the provisions of 1.7.2.4, where a school administrative and support staffmember is entitled to claim for excess travel time as defined in Section 1.7.2.1, the claimfor a working day may include the time spent travelling before the staff member’s ordinarystarting time and/or after their normal finishing time.1.7.2.3 Travel on a Non Working DaySubject to the provisions of 1.7.2.4, where a school administrative and support staffmember is entitled to claim for excess travel time as defined in Section 1.7.2.1, suchHandbook for non teaching staff in schools January 2009 Page 1 - 43