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Councillors’ Expenses                                                                                                                                       Overseas Travel
and Facilities                                                                                                                                              Official overseas travel undertaken by elected members and employees during the period is outlined in the table.


In accordance with section 250 of the LG Regulation,                               — P rivate and Council vehicle usage                                    Official Overseas Travel for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
the Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement and                                        — H ospitality
                                                                                                                                                              Councillor /
Provision of Facilities Policy ensures Councillors are                             — A dministration support and access to Council                                                   Date of Travel           Destination                Purpose of Travel       Cost to Council ($)
                                                                                                                                                              Employee
provided a reasonable level of resources and facilities,                             office facilities
including administrative support, to carry out their                               — H ome office and telecommunication needs                                                                                  Singapore /               Council of Mayors
                                                                                                                                                              Mayor Frank Wilkie       4 – 14 February 2025                                                        19
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Manchester / Paris        Delegation*
duties in an effective and efficient manner.                                       — S afety equipment, and
                                                                                   — Insurance cover.1                                                                                                                                   Total                    19
Categories of expenses and eligibility for
                                                                                                                                                            Note: *Majority of costs covered by the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (SEQ).
reimbursement prescribed by Council’s Councillors’                                The reimbursements that were made to Councillors
Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities                                for the period were for mandatory and discretionary
Policy for the period include:                                                    professional development, hospitality, vehicle use,
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 — T
       rofessional development & representation
      (Mandatory and Discretionary)
       ravel, as required to represent Council
                                                                                  home office and telecommunication and travel
                                                                                  expenses incurred whilst on Council business.                             Councillor Conduct




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 — M   eals when travelling for Council business                                 For the period, all claimed expenses were processed                       Chapter 5A of the LG Act outlines the requirements                behaviour expected of councillors and mayors when
 — A   ccommodation                                                              and fell within the required limits prescribed by the Policy.             for dealing with the conduct of Councillors. In                   carrying out their roles, responsibilities, and obligations
                                                                                                                                                            particular, the Act prescribes the requirements for               as elected representatives of their community.
Councillor Expenses for period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025                                                                                                  local governments for dealing with conduct breaches,
                                                                                                                                                            misconduct, and corrupt conduct of Councillors to                 Complaints about the conduct of councillors are to
                                 Mandatory             Discretionary         Use of private       Home office &         Hospitality                         ensure that:                                                      be made, or referred, to the Independent Assessor
                                 Professional          Professional          vehicle –            telecommuni-          & Travel              Total          — a
                                                                                                                                                                ppropriate standards of conduct and                          for investigation and determination. The Office of
    Councillor
                                 Development           Development           option 1             cation                Expenses              ($)
                                 ($)                   ($)                   ($)                  ($)                   ($)
                                                                                                                                                               performance are maintained, and                                the Independent Assessor will assess all complaints
                                                                                                                                                             — a
                                                                                                                                                                Councillor who engages in a conduct breach,                  received and may also initiate their own investigation
                                                                                                                                                               misconduct or corrupt conduct is disciplined.                  if they have reason to suspect a conduct breach or
     Mayor Frank Wilkie            3,929                 643                  5,000                 2,880                 2,333                14,785
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Councillor misconduct.
     Cr Brian Stockwell                                                                                                                                     Councillors’ conduct is governed by the Code of
                                   0                     0                    5,000                 2,880                 25                   7,905
     (Deputy Mayor)                                                                                                                                         Conduct for Councillors in Queensland, approved                   The following table discloses matters relating to the
                                                                                                                                                            by the Queensland Government on 22 February                       conduct of Councillors that were raised during the
     Cr Amelia Lorentson           3,173                 2,446                5,000                 2,880                 0                    13,499
                                                                                                                                                            2024, which sets out the principles and standards of              financial year.

     Cr Karen Finzel               5,527                 2,155                5,000                 2,880                 11                   15,573
                                                                                                                                                            Conduct of Councillors for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
     Cr Tom Wegener                0                     975                  5,000                 2,880                 0                    8,855
                                                                                                                                                              Councillor Conduct                                                                                  Response
     Cr Nicola Wilson              0                     3,091                5,000                 2,880                 101                  11,072

     Cr Jessica Phillips           0                     2,233                5,000                 2,880                 0                    10,113         Orders made under section 150I(2) of the LG Act                                                      Nil


Note: Amounts exclude GST and are rounded to the nearest dollar                                                                                               Orders made under section 150IA(2)(b) of the LG Act                                                  Nil


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     ouncillors are covered under relevant Council insurance policies while on Council business, including for public liability, professional indemnity,
    C                                                                                                                                                         Orders made under section 150AH(1) of the LG Act                                                     Nil
    Councillors liability and personal accident, and domestic and overseas travel.

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