Elected Member Annual Fees and Allowances
Local Governments are required to pay Elected Member fees and allowances. Those fees and allowances must be in accordance with rates set by the State Government's Salaries and Allowances Tribunal. Fees and allowances paid by the City to Elected Members are detailed in the table below.
| Annual Fees and Allowances (paid in monthly instalments to Elected Members) |
|
|---|---|
| Annual attendance fees | |
| Mayor | $47,516.00 |
| Councillor | $31,678.00 |
| Annual Mayoral Allowance | $89,753.00 |
| Annual Deputy Mayoral Allowance (25% of the Mayoral Allowance) |
$22,438.25 |
| Annual Telecommunications Allowance (Council Policy 5.4.23 - Elected Member Allowances, Expenses and Supplies provides for 100% of the maximum SAT allowance of $3,500 | $3,500.00 |
Elected Member Disclosures
Meeting Attendances
Pre Ordinary Council Meeting Briefing Sessions are held prior to Council Meetings commencing at 5.30pm and provide an opportunity for Elected Members to ask questions and seek clarification on items included on the Council Agenda.
Elected Member Workshops are held on alternate Tuesdays to Council Meetings and provide an opportunity for staff to brief Elected Members on strategic issues, major projects and any other issues the CEO considers relevant for Elected Members.
Record of attendances by Elected Members at Ordinary Council Meetings, Pre-OCM Briefing Sessions, Elected Member Workshops, Special Council Meetings, Electors’ Meetings.
Gift Register
The Local Government Act requires Elected Members and designated employees to disclose any gifts they receive in the course of their duties. The City is required to maintain a register of gifts declared.
The Gift Register provides a list of contributions of travel as well as gifts to staff and Elected Members.
Electoral Gift Register
The Local Government (Election) Regulations require candidates in an election to declare any gifts they receive to support their campaign. Local governments are required to maintain a register of electoral gifts declared.
The Electoral Gift Register details gifts received by candidates who have nominated for the local government election as well as the name of the donor of the gift.
Register of Complaints - Official Conduct
The Register of Complaints details complaints of minor breaches by Elected Members that have been proven and a finding has been made by the Standards Panel.
Travel, Training/Conferences & Child Care Register
Travel - Elected Members are entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in performing their functions. The rates of reimbursement are set by the State Government's Salaries and Allowances Tribunal and Elected Members are required to submit a travel claim form which is then verified by staff before payment.
Training/Development/Conferences - Council has adopted a policy in relation to training and development for Elected Members. Training and development undertaken by Elected Members and paid for by the City is detailed in the register. At the end of each financial year the City is required to publish a report on training undertaken by Elected Members.
Child care - Under the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 Elected Members are to be reimbursed for child care costs incurred as a result of their attendance at Council or Committee meetings. The amount of reimbursement is determined by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
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| Elected Member | Date of claim Sort descending | Summary | Attachments |
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| Cr David Goode | $ 900.00 - Registration, ALGA National General Assembly, Canberra ACT, 20 - 23/6/2021 $1,773.00 - Airfares to attend the ALGA NGA, Canberra ACT $ 631.29 - Accommodation $ 216.81 - Out of pocket expenses. |
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| Former Cr Julie Brown | $50.00 - 2021 WA Transport & Roads Forum, Crown Perth, 14/5/2021 | ||
| Cr Peter Abetz | $99.61 - 106kms | |
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| Former Cr Sarah Patterson | $7,304 - Institute of Company Directors, Directors Course (Online), 8/7/2021 - 19/8/2021 Course completed and Certificate of Graduation issued on 10/9/2023 |
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| Cr Adam Hort | $76.52 - 113km | ||
| Cr Adam Hort | $30.47 - 45km | ||
| Cr Adam Hort | $30.47 - 45km | ||
| Cr Aaron Adams | $74.63 - 110.2km | ||
| Former Cr Julie Brown | $313.86 - 334km | ||
| Cr Adam Hort | $104.97 - 155km | ||
| Cr David Goode | $163.64 - UDIA event - Infill & Market Realities, Crown Perth, 11/6/2021 | ||
| Former Cr Julie Brown | $163.64 - UDIA event - Infill & Market Realities, Crown Perth, 11/6/2021 | ||
| Cr David Goode | $333.86 - 493km $5.00 - Parking |
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| Cr Peter Abetz | $193.58 - 206km | ||
| Cr Aaron Adams | $107.00 - 158km | ||
| Cr David Goode | $325.06 - 480km $109.58 - Travel (Uber & Taxi for National General Assembly in Canberra) and Parking |
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| Former Cr Julie Brown | $218.95 - 233km | ||
| Cr Peter Abetz | $107.00 - 162km | ||
| Cr Aaron Adams | $54.18 - 80kms | ||
| Cr Peter Abetz | $118.40 - 126 km |
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