Annual Report 2019-20

          Noosa Shire Council                                                                                                                                                                               2019 - 20 Annual Report



  Information relating to Councillors                                                                        Note, Council elections were held on 28 March 2020 and subsequent remuneration amounts are
                                                                                                             outlined below.
  Remuneration                                                                                               Table 4 – New Council - Remuneration for the period 28 March 2020 to 30 June 2020
  Councillor remuneration was set by the Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal (the
                                                                                                                 Councillor                                         Salary              Superannuation                  TOTAL
  Tribunal) established under the Local Government Act 2009 (“LG Act”). The Tribunal determined
                                                                                                                                                                     ($)                      ($)                        ($)
  remuneration for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors and released an annual report which
  established single remuneration levels for the year.                                                           Mayor Clare Stewart                               22,601                     2,649                     25,250
  The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal Report 2018 listed Noosa Council as a                Cr Frank Wilkie (Deputy Mayor)                     14,126                    1,695                     15,821
  Category 3 Council, and prescribed the annual rate of remuneration for the Mayor and Councillors for           Cr Karen Finzel                                   12,007                     1,441                     13,448
  the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 (the period) as follows:
  • Mayor - $130,584;                                                                                            Cr Brian Stockwell                                12,007                     1,441                     13,448
  • Deputy Mayor - $81,615; and,                                                                                 Cr Amelia Lorentson                               12,007                     1,441                     13,448
  • Councillors - $69,372.
                                                                                                                 Cr Tom Wegener                                    12,007                     1,441                     13,448
  In accordance with section 244(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (“LG Regulation”), the
  remuneration prescribed by the Commission cannot include:                                                      Cr Joe Jurisevic                                  12,007                     1,441                     13,448
  •	Any amount for expenses to be paid or facilities to be provided to a Councillor of a local              Notes:
     government under its expenses reimbursement policy; or                                                  1. Amounts rounded to the nearest dollar.
  •	Any contribution a local government makes for a Councillor to a voluntary superannuation scheme         2. Superannuation shown is Council’s 12% contribution.
     for Councillors established or taken part in by the local government under section 226 of the LG Act.
  The LG Act does however allow a local government to take part in a superannuation scheme for its           Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities
  Councillors and on 20 January 2014 Council authorised the payment of superannuation contributions
  for Councillors of up to 12% of their annual salary on the condition that Councillors:                     As required under section 250 of the LG Regulation, the Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement and
  •	Contribute an amount of up to 6% from their salaries and Council contributes a proportionate            Provision of Facilities Policy ensures Councillors are provided a reasonable level of resources and
     amount of up to 12% to a nominated superannuation fund;                                                 facilities, including administrative support, in order to carry out their duties in an effective and efficient
  • Make contributions through an arrangement by way of a formal request to Council; and                     manner.
  •	Nominate their preferred superannuation fund, and where no nomination has occurred, the                 An amendment to the Policy was adopted by Council on 21 May 2020. Categories of expenses and
     superannuation payments be made to LG Super.                                                            eligibility for reimbursement as per the Policy for the Period include:
  The total remuneration paid to the Councillors for the period is provided in tables below.                 • Professional development & representation (Mandatory and Discretionary);
                                                                                                             • Travel, as required to represent Council;
  Table 3 – Previous Council - Remuneration for the period 1 July 2019 to 27 March 2020
                                                                                                             • Meals when travelling for Council business;
   Councillor                                   Salary           Superannuation             TOTAL            • Accommodation;
                                                 ($)                   ($)                   ($)             • Private and Council vehicle usage;
   Mayor Tony Wellington                       107,880                12,945               120,825           • Hospitality;
                                                                                                             • Administration support and access to Council office facilities;
   Cr Frank Wilkie (Deputy Mayor)               67,425                8,091                 75,515
                                                                                                             • Home office and telecommunication needs;
   Cr Brian Stockwell                           57,310                6,877                 64,187
                                                                                                             • Safety equipment; and
   Cr Ingrid Jackson                            57,310                6,877                 64,187           • Insurance cover.1
   Cr Joe Jurisevic                             57,310                6,877                 64,187           The reimbursements that were made to Councillors for the period are outlined in Table 5 and 6 below.
   Cr Jess Glasgow                              57,310                6,877                 64,187           For the period, all claimed expenses were processed and fell within the required limits prescribed by
                                                                                                             the Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities Policy.
   Cr Frank Pardon                              34,364                4,124                38,488
  Notes:
  1. Amounts rounded to the nearest dollar.
  2. Superannuation shown is Council’s 12% contribution.                                                     1
                                                                                                              Councillors are covered under relevant Council insurance policies while on Council business, including for public liability,
  3. Cr Frank Pardon ceased being a Councillor on 13 December 2019.                                          professional indemnity, Councillors liability and personal accident, and domestic and overseas travel

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