Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council

Waverley Council
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements
f. Mayoral and Councillor Fees and Facilities
Council’s policy on the provision of facilities for use by Councillors and the payment of Councillors
expenses was revised in April 2005 and commenced on 1 May 2005. A further minor revision was
made on 18 October 2005.
The draft policy was publicly exhibited before Council adopted the revised policy.
Council provides on a reimbursement basis up to $50 per month for mobile phone use or PDA use;
expenses for travel, accommodation and meals for approved conferences and seminars; and child
care and travel costs for official meetings. Council will also pay registration costs for approved
conferences and seminars.
Councillors also receive the benefit of the following:
Use of official stationery and access to Council’s photocopiers and fax machines to discharge their
Council functions;
Word processing of official correspondence, subject to the prior approval of the General Manager;
Postage of official correspondence;
Meals on evenings of Council and Committee meetings;
Use of a four drawer filing cabinet at home;
Use of a telephone call card for official business;
A personal computer with appropriate software and a separate phone line for the computer.
In addition to the facilities provided to Councillors, the Mayor is entitled to receive the benefit of:
Use of a Council vehicle;
Secretarial and administrative assistance relating to the discharge of his/her civic functions;
A mobile phone.
In 2005/2006, Mayoral and Councillor fees and expenses were:
Mayoral Fees $ 26,747
Deputy Mayoral Fees $ 2,598
Councillor Fees (including Deputy Mayor) $161,280
Councillor’s Expenses and Facilities costs $369,814.11*
* This costing includes the cost of the Mayor’s Secretary/PA and Media Officer
g. Employment of Senior Staff
Council has six senior staff as identified under the Local Government Act. The total amount of money
payable for senior staff in 2005/2006 was:
Salary $995,736.63
Superannuation $57,518.43
Fringe Benefits $51,989.83
Fringe Benefits Tax $53,652.68
The annual remuneration package for senior staff is:
General Manager $265,193.56
Director – Beach, Park & Recreation Services $177,642.48
Director – Corporate & Technical Services $208,261.49
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