Pursuant to RCW 42.24.120 et seq., and in order to provide reasonable allowances in advance of expenditure for expenses to be incurred by elected or appointed officials and employees of the city for necessary official travel, there is established a revolving fund to be known as the advance travel expense revolving fund, such fund to be used solely for the purpose of making advance payments of such travel expenses. Such advances shall be made under the provisions of RCW 42.24.120 et seq., this chapter, and under the rules and regulations prescribed by the State Auditor. (Ord. 835 § 1, 1977; Ord. 579 § 1, 1970).