An updated version of this procedure and supporting information will be effective on 11/07/2022. You can preview the content in the Upcoming version section below.
Department-wide and Parents and Citizens’ Associations
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance to all staff about when catering and hospitality is and isn’t appropriate for departmental staff, customers and stakeholders.
Catering is a form of hospitality and, as such, is regarded as a gift according to the Gifts and Benefits Directive 22/09 with the exception of:
Refer to the Gifts and benefits procedure, other than for the exceptions noted above.
Catering must be commensurate with the circumstances of the meeting, function or event. Gain an appropriate delegate’s approval for all expenses. Delegates should use their judgement when making decisions about whether to offer catering and the nature of that catering. When determining what, if any, catering is appropriate, delegates must consider:
Refer to the Gifts and benefits procedure, other than in the exceptions noted above.
Term
Definition
Volunteer
A person who performs work for the department without payment, except for a meal or refreshment in accordance with this procedure.
Previous seven years shown. Minor version updates not included.
1.0 Catering and hospitality
2.0 Catering and hospitality
For further information, please contact:Finance Branch through the Services Catalogue Online (DoE employees only). Customers and users external to the department should email financialpolicy.finance@qed.qld.gov.au
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