2014-06-17 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA       17 JUNE 2014


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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    17 JUNE 2014

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     | ¢ x      NOOSA                                                     Council Policy
          i     Reeleete                          COUNCILLORS’ EXPENSES
                                                   REIMBURSEMENT POLICY

    Endorsed by Council:                      2 January 2014

    Policy Author:                            Executive Manager

   POLICY BACKGROUND

   The purpose of this policy is to set the parameters to authorise payment of reasonable expenses
   incurred, or to be incurred, by Councillors; and provide facilities to assist Councillors to discharge
   their duties and responsibilities.
   This policy will ensure accountability and transparency in the reimbursement of expenses incurred
   by the Mayor and Councillors.
   This policy applies to the Mayor and Councillors of Noosa Council.
   This policy is compliant with the principles underpinning the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act),
   that is:

   e   Transparent and effective processes and decision-making in the public interest;
   e   Good governance and legal behaviour of Councillors and local government employees.
   This Policy applies to the Mayor and Councillors and is made pursuant to section 250 of the Local
   Government Regulation 2012 and the Local Government Act 2009.

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