27 February 2007 - Ordinary Meeting of Council (pdf. 14MB)

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Item 3
S03779
8 February 2007
POLICY ON THE PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND
PROVISION OF FACILITIES TO COUNCILLORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PURPOSE OF REPORT:
To adopt a new Policy on the Payment of
Expenses and Provision of Facilities for
Councillors following public exhibition of the
revised draft Policy.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2006 the Department of Local
Government issued Circular 06/57 providing
new guidelines for the payment of expenses and
provision of facilities to Mayors and
Councillors. In accordance with the guidelines
Council's Policy was reviewed and amended.
On 6 December 2006 Council approved the
revised draft for public exhibition.
COMMENTS:
No public submissions were received during the
exhibition period.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the revised Policy be adopted and the limits
for Clause 2.9 (Care and Other Related
Expenses) be adjusted for the period March to
August 2007.
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