2016-08-09 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                9 AUGUST 2016


      5.2   Private use of Council Vehicles

            The use of Council vehicles for private use is only available in emergency situations
            and the cost of such usage shall be provided at the applicable ATO rate for the
            vehicle size.

      5.3   Fuel Costs

            All fuel used in a Council owned vehicle on official Council business will be provided
            or paid for by Council.


6     Home Office and Telecommunication needs – Consumables, Mobile Phones and
      Tablets

To enable Councillors to communicate effectively, Councillors will receive an allowance of $240
per month to purchase communications devices and plans as well as printer consumables for
their residences.


7     Administration Tools and Access to Council Office Amenities

Councillors will be provided with the following:
    Access to suitable hot desks at the Tewantin Office and Council meeting rooms for usage
      as required;
    Administrative support at the Tewantin Office;
    Use of Council landline telephone and internet access at the Tewantin Office;
    Access to a printer, photocopier, paper shredder at the Tewantin Office;
    Access to a Fax and/or scanner at the Tewantin Office;
    Any other administrative necessities, which Council resolves, are necessary to meet the
      business of Council.

In addition to the above, the Mayor will be provided with a separate office and an administrative
officer for administrative support.

Councillors are expected to comply with the same conditions of use, guidelines and processes
for business and communication tools that apply to employees.


8     Safety Equipment

Council will provide to Councillors necessary safety equipment for use on official business as and
when required.


9     Insurance Cover

Councillors will be covered under relevant Council insurance policies while on Council business.
Specifically, insurance cover will be provided for public liability, professional indemnity,
Councillors liability and personal accident, and, domestic and overseas travel.

Council will pay the excess for injury claims made by a Councillor resulting from the conduct of
official Council business and on any claim made under insurance cover.



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