The purpose of this exhibition is for the community to provide feedback on the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy being considered by Council.
Under section 252 of the Local Government Act 1993, a Councillor Expenses and Facilities policy must be adopted within 12 months of the commencement of a new term. The current policy was approved by Council in 2022. The attached draft policy has been updated for consultation prior to the Council election in September 2024.
In June 2017, the Office of Local Government (OLG) provided councils with a better practice template policy for Councillor Expenses and Facilities. The intent of that template policy was to ensure compliance with the OLG Guidelines for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities for Mayors and Councillors in NSW, to enable easy understanding of the maximum limits available and to allow for comparison of provisions across Councils.
In the Council meeting held on 24 June 2024, Councillors proposed changes to the policy including:
- mobile phones and laptops provided to Councillors in the previous term continue to be used in the next term if the Councillors are re-elected and if the devices are in good working order
- postage stamps are no longer provided to Councillors
For further information contact Council’s Service Unit Manager – Corporate Governance on 9936 8100 or email yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au
A further report will be provided to Council following the public exhibition period to consider any submissions received and adopt the policy.
Note: Submissions are considered open access information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. In the interests of public transparency, your submission in its entirety may be made available via Council’s website. Submitters are encouraged to read Council’s privacy policy which includes information about making a submission to Council before submitting. All feedback received will be considered, however individual responses will not necessarily be provided.