UPDATE: Council Expenses and Facilities Policy was adopted by Council on 23/11/2022 with a few minor amendments. Click here to view the updated Policy.

Council has reviewed and updated its Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy. The Policy governs the payment of expenses incurred by and the provision of facilities to the Mayor and Councillors.

Background

The draft policy has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation) and complies with the Office of Local Government’s Guidelines for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to Mayors and Councillors in NSW. Council must review this policy within the first twelve months of each council term.

Changes to the Policy

The proposed changes to the revised Policy are highlighted in the draft Policy and are included in a Summary Table which compares the current and proposed changes to the draft Policy.

To view the draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy, click here.

To view the Summary Table comparison of current and proposed changes to the draft Policy, click here.

Have your say

Tell us your thoughts on the draft Policy. You can provide your feedback in the following ways:

Online: Complete the feedback form below.

Hard copy: Printed versions of the draft Policy and supporting documents are available at Council's Customer Services Centres. Hard copy submissions can also be submitted to our Customer Service Centres.

Email: governance@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Post: General Manager, Bayside Council, PO Box 21, Rockdale NSW 2216

Submissions close at midnight Sunday, 6 November 2022.

What happens next?

Your feedback will inform the final Policy.

Further information

If you would like further information, please contact Council's Manager Governance and Risk on 9562 1757 or governance@bayside.nsw.gov.au

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Submission Form - Draft Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy

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