allowance until accommodation suitable for longer-term temporary or permanent needs can be obtained and is usually paid for short-term board and lodging (normally at hotels or motels).

steps steps are taken to minimise the length of time staff are eligible for a settling-in allowance. Where it is practicable and could result in TAA savings, staff might move to the transfer locality ahead of their dependants to arrange suitable longer-term housing.

accommodation accommodation is used. Serviced accommodation such as holiday flats may be appropriate and cheaper than hotels or motels. For this reason, this Chapter provides a weekly allowance for meal costs while living in accommodation with a kitchen but where meal costs are not included in the tariff.

This allowance recognises that eligible staff will cook some of their meals at the serviced accommodation as well as eat other meals at commercial establishments. The weekly meal allowance is payable, whether meals are taken at or outside the establishment.

Chief Executives should advise officers on what is meant by 'reasonable accommodation', and provide them with information on the availability and cost of accommodation before relocation takes place. Where Chief Executives consider that board and lodging costs are excessive, the Schedules to this Chapter provide for an allowance based on more reasonable costs.

paid weekend) before commencing. However, where it is clear that TAA savings will result, settling-in allowance may be approved by Chief Executives up to 7 days before staff commence at the new locality.