Annual Report 2014

                                                                              Council Policy
                                                   COUNCILLORS’ EXPENSES
                                                    REIMBURSEMENT POLICY


    Corporate Plan Reference:

    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:

     Transparent and effective processes and decision-making in the public interest;
     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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