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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 7 FEBRUARY 2023
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 7 FEBRUARY 2023
Received from Gladstone Regional Council:
Mayor Matt Burnett
Deputy Mayor Kahn Goodluck
Councillor Natalia Muszkat
CEO Leisa Dowling
Summary of submission The focus of council’s oral submission was recognition of
Council roles as full-time, and fair remuneration for full time
workload and responsibilities.
Councillors advocated the importance of fair remuneration for
full time councillor roles and consider there is no long term
financial security, including in relation to superannuation or
long-service benefits.
Request Council seeks consideration be given to how remuneration
best supports matters such as progression, career recognition
and longevity; as well as arrangements for unpaid leave, sick
leave, which at the moment it is at the discretion of councillors
by resolution
Determination The Commission will commence its review of categories and
the category system in 2023 and take into consideration the
matters raised. All Councils are invited to participate in the
2023 review.
The matters raised have been also considered by the
Commission as part of its annual review of the maximum
remuneration payable to mayors and councillors.
9 Date received Oral Submission on 17 October 2022 LGAQ Conference
Isaac Regional Council:
Received from Deputy Mayor Kellie Vea Vea
Mary-Anne Uren
CEO Jeff Stewart-Harris
Summary of submission Council provided suggestions for changes to the remuneration
categories which would explore innovation or amendments.
Council representatives relayed the current experience of
serving in a councillor role in their local government area. This
includes high expectations from the community, industry and
other tiers of government to carry out the role. Councillors play
a key role in local economic development and yet the role is
neither remunerated as a full time role nor at a competitive
level with local industry. Added to this is the pressures of
lengthy travel time in a dispersed area and the pressures and
time commitment of social media as a public figure. There is a
distinct lack of incentive for younger community members to
enter local government and it is not perceived as a viable career
path.
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