Draft Councillor Expenses, Professional Development and Facilities Policy

The Local Government Act 1993, section 252 requires that within the first 12 months of each term of Council, the Council must adopt a policy covering the payment of expenses incurred or to be incurred by, and the provision of facilities to the mayor and councillors in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

The Councillor Expenses, Professional Development and Facilities policy was last adopted by Council on 14 June 2022.

The draft updated policy has been developed with reference to the Office of Local Government’s suggested template on Councillor Expenses and Facilities and has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation).

Section 253 of the Act requires the updated policy be placed on public exhibition for at least 28 days to allow for submissions.