Annual Report 2015-16

Reportable Council resolutions for the period

Table 2 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)                               5       April   2016       (Post      Election    Meeting)
                                             Adopt the updated Councillors’ Expenses and Reimbursement
                                             Policy.

Section 206(2)                               29 June 2016 (Special Budget Meeting)
                                             Adopt the Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy.

                                             (The Policy included recognition thresholds for Non-Current
                                             Assets. These thresholds are disclosed by way of note in the
                                             General Purpose Financial Statements)


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 the Post Election Meeting of 5 April 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
   discretionary professional development
   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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