Councillor allowance

In accordance with section 74 of the Local Government Act 1989, Council must review and determine the level of Councillor and Mayor allowance within the period of 6 months after the general election or by June 30, whichever is later.

Council has proposed retaining the annual Mayoral and Councillor allowances at the maximum amount for a Category 2 Council, which iis $81,204 for the Mayor and $26,245 for each Councillor.

Members of the public can made a submission on the proposed allowances and Council must consider any submissions received before making a final decision on Councillor allowances before June 30, 2021.

Submissions close on April 19.