Annual Report 2017-18

Reportable Council resolutions for the period
    The table below outlines the reportable resolutions under the Local Government Regulation for the period.

    Table 2 - Reportable Resolutions
    Local Government               Resolution Adopted
    Regulation 2012

    Section 250 (1)                Nil.

    Section 250 (2)                Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement Policy Update

                                   Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services &
                                   Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 May 2018 and adopt, pursuant
                                   to section 250(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the updated
                                   Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement Policy.

                                   (Adopted by Council 17 May 2018).

    Section 206 (2)                Nil.

                                   Note: No resolutions were made during the 2017/18 financial year.
                                   Council’s Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy adopted by Council
                                   resolution on 15 June 2017 (effective from 1 July 2016) includes
                                   recognition thresholds for non-current assets.




Councillors’ expenses and resources provided
The Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement Policy             The categories of expenses and eligibility for
ensures Councillors are provided a reasonable              reimbursement as per the Policy for the Period
level of resources and equipment in order to carry         include:
out their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
Minor amendments to the Policy were made at                •   Mandatory professional development;
Council meeting of 17 May 2018.                            •   Professional development & representation
                                                               (Mandatory and Discretionary);
The Policy is compliant with the following principles
prescribed by the LG Act:                                  •   Travel as required to represent Council;
                                                           •   Meals when travelling for Council business;
•      Transparent and effective processes and
       decision-making in the public interest;             •   Accommodation;
•      Good governance of, and by, the local               •   Private vehicle usage;
       government; and                                     •   Hospitality;
•      Ethical and legal behaviour of Councillors and      •   Administration tools and access to Council office
       local government employees.                             amenities;
                                                           •   Safety equipment;
                                                           •   Council vehicle usage;
                                                           •   Home office and telecommunication needs; and
                                                           •   Insurance cover1.




1       Councillors are covered under relevant Council insurance policies while on Council business. Cover
includes public liability, professional indemnity, Councillors’ liability, personal accident and overseas travel.

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