Annual Report 2016-17

Reportable Disclosures                                                                                                     Reportable Council resolutions for the period
                                                                                                                               The table below outlines the reportable resolutions under the Local Government Regulation for the period.
Information relating to Councillors
                                                                                                                               Table 2 - Reportable Resolutions
Remuneration                                                    The LG Act does however allow a local government               Local Government               Resolution Adopted
                                                                to take part in a superannuation scheme for its                Regulation 2012
Councillor remuneration is set by the independent               Councillors and Council on 20 January 2014
Local Government Remuneration and Discipline                    authorised the payment of superannuation                       Section 250 (1)                Nil.
Tribunal established under the Local Government                 contributions for Councillors of up to 12% of their
Act 2009 (LG Act). The Tribunal determines                      annual salary on the condition that Councillors:               Section 250 (2)                Councillors Expense Reimbursement Policy Update
remuneration for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and
Councillors and releases a report in December each              •   contribute an amount of up to 6% from their                                               Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services &
                                                                    salaries and Council contributes a proportionate                                          Organisation Committee Meeting dated 9 August 2016 and adopt the
year which establishes single remuneration levels
                                                                    amount of up to 12% to a nominated                                                        updated Councillors’ Expenses and Reimbursement Policy.
for the following year.                                             superannuation fund;
                                                                                                                                                              (Adopted by Council 18 August 2016).
The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline                •   make contributions through an arrangement by
Tribunal Report 2015 listed Noosa Council as a                      way of a formal request to Council, and                    Section 206 (2)                Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy
Category 3 Council, and prescribed that the annual              •   nominate the preferred superannuation fund,                                               Council note the report by the Financial Accountant to the Services &
rate of remuneration for the Mayor and Councillors                  and where no nomination has occurred, the                                                 Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2017 and:
for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 (the                     superannuation payments be made to LG                                                     A. Adopt the updated Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy; and
period) as follows:                                                 Super.                                                                                    B. Note that for asset accounting purposes; this Policy is to be applied
•      Mayor - $122,631                                         An overview of the remuneration paid to Councillors                                           from 1 July 2016.
                                                                for the period is provided in Table 1.
•      Deputy Mayor - $76,644                                                                                                                                 (Adopted by Council 15 June 2017)
•      Councillors - $65,147
In accordance with s244 (3) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 (LG Regulation), the
remuneration prescribed by the Tribunal cannot
include:
                                                                                                                           Councillors’ expenses and resources provided
•      any amount for expenses to be paid or facilities                                                                    The Councillors’ Expenses Reimbursement Policy             The categories of expenses and eligibility for
       to be provided to a Councillor of a local                                                                           ensures Councillors are provided a reasonable              reimbursement as per the Policy for the Period
       government under its expenses reimbursement                                                                         level of resources and equipment in order to carry         include:
       policy, or                                                                                                          out their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
•      any contribution a local government makes                                                                           Minor amendments to the Policy were made at                •   mandatory professional development
       for a Councillor to a voluntary superannuation                                                                      Council meeting of 18 August 2016.                         •   professional development & representation
       scheme for Councillors established or taken part                                                                                                                                   (Mandatory and Discretionary)
       in by the local government under s226 of the LG                                                                     The Policy is compliant with the following principles
       Act.                                                                                                                prescribed by the LG Act:                                  •   travel as required to represent Council
                                                                                                                                                                                      •   meals when travelling for Council business
    Table 1 - Councillor Remuneration                                                                                      •      transparent and effective processes and
                                                                                                                                  decision-making in the public interest,             •   accommodation
    Councillor remuneration for period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017                                                         •      good governance of, and by, the local               •   private vehicle usage
                                                                                                                                  government; and                                     •   hospitality
    Councillor                                                Salary          Superannuation*                      Total
                                                                 ($)                       ($)                       ($)   •      ethical and legal behaviour of Councillors and      •   administration tools and access to Council office
                                                                                                                                  local government employees.                             amenities
    Cr Tony Wellington (Mayor)                             122, 631                   14,716                   137,347
    Cr Frank Wilkie (Deputy Mayor)                           76,644                     9,197                   85,841                                                                •   safety equipment
    Cr Joe Jurisevic                                         65,147                     7.818                   72,965                                                                •   Council vehicle usage
    Cr Frank Pardon                                          65,147                     7.818                   72,965                                                                •   home office and telecommunication needs
    Cr Jess Glasgow                                          65,147                     7.818                   72,965                                                                •   insurance cover1
    Cr Ingrid Jackson                                        65,147                     7.818                   72,965
    Cr Brian Stockwell                                       65,147                     7,053                   72,200
    Note amounts rounded to the nearest whole dollar value
                                                                                                                           1       Councillors are covered under relevant Council insurance policies while on Council business. Cover
    *Superannuation shown is Council’s 12% employer contribution, with the exception of Cr Stockwell who elected the       includes public liability, professional indemnity, Councillors’ liability, personal accident and overseas travel.
    national standard 9.5% contribution for a portion of the period

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