2017-11-07 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 10 - Annual Report 2016-17

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

Table 2 – Reportable Resolutions

Local Government Regulation 2012             Resolution adopted
Section 250(1)                               Nil.
Section 250(2)                               Councillors Expense Reimbursement Policy Update
                                             Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the
                                             Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 August
                                             2016 and adopt the updated Councillors’ Expenses and
                                             Reimbursement Policy.
                                             (Adopted by Council 18 August 2016).
Section 206(2)                               Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy
                                             Council note the report by the Financial Accountant to the
                                             Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2017
                                             and:
                                             A. Adopt the updated Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy;
                                                 and
                                             B. Note that for asset accounting purposes; this Policy is to be
                                                 applied from 1 July 2016.
                                             (Adopted by Council 15 June 2017)



Councillors’ expenses and resources provided
The Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement Policy ensures Councillors are provided a reasonable level
of resources and equipment in order to carry out their duties in an effective and efficient manner. Minor
amendments to the Policy were made at Council meeting of 18 August 2016.

The Policy is compliant with the following principles prescribed by the LG Act:
 transparent and effective processes and decision-making in the public interest,
 good governance of, and by, the local government; and
 ethical and legal behaviour of Councillors and local government employees.

The categories of expenses and eligibility for reimbursement as per the Policy for the Period include:
 mandatory professional development
 professional development & representation (Mandatory and Discretionary)
 travel as required to represent Council
 meals when travelling for Council business
 accommodation
 private vehicle usage
 hospitality
 administration tools and access to Council office amenities
 safety equipment
 Council vehicle usage
 home office and telecommunication needs
 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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