2015-11-16 GC Agenda - Item 3, Attach 1 - Annual Report 2014-15

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. The Policy remained unchanged from the previous period.

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

The categories of expenses and eligibility for reimbursement as per the Policy include:
   mandatory professional development
   discretionary professional development
   travel as required to represent Council
   private vehicle usage
   meal costs
   hospitality
   accommodation
   administration tools and access to Council office amenities
   safety equipment
   home office and telecommunication needs, and
   insurance cover1.


Summary of expenses/reimbursements paid to Councillors for the period
The reimbursements that were made to Councillors for the period were for discretionary
professional development, vehicle use, home office and telecommunication, hospitality and travel
expenses incurred whilst on Council business.

For the period:
   All claimed expenses were processed and fell within the required limits prescribed by the
    Policy.
   No Councillors claimed expenses relating to categories of mandatory professional
    development, meals or accommodation expenses.




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.

Noosa Council Annual Report 2014/15                                                                     Page 12