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

Care and Other Related Expenses
2.9 Care of relatives
In this clause, relative shall have the same meaning as set out in the
Dictionary in the Act;
Relative, in relation to a person, means any of the following:
(a) the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew,
niece, lineal descendant or adopted child of the person or of
the person’s spouse;
(b) the spouse or de facto partner of the person or of a person
referred to in paragraph (a).
Where a Councillor has responsibilities for the care and support of any
relative, Council shall reimburse the actual cost incurred by the Councillor to
engage professional care for the relative whenever considered necessary by
the Councillor in order for the Councillor to discharge the functions of civic
office.
The total amount paid to a Councillor under this provision shall not exceed
$2,000 per year of term.
Special requirements of Councillors
Council shall meet reasonable expenses associated with any special
requirements of a Councillor, such as disability and access needs, in order to
discharge the functions of civic office.
The total amount paid to a Councillor under this provision shall not exceed
$2,000 per year of term.
Insurance Expenses and Obligations
2.10 Council shall meet the cost of providing the following insurance cover for
Councillors on a 24 hour basis while discharging the functions of civic
office including attendance at meetings of external bodies as Council’s
representative:
• Public Liability insurance
• Professional Indemnity insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
Council shall pay the insurance policy excess in respect of any claim made
against a Councillor arising from Council business where any claim is
accepted by Council’s insurers, whether defended or not.
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