Council Meeting Date: THURSDAY 15DECEMBER 2016
Addendum Report
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MAYORAL MINUTE
a5 [MM-CM] Councillors - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Mayor and Councillors Policy
SUBMITTED BY: Cr K Milne, Mayor
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LINKAGE TO INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK:
1 Civic Leadership
1.3 Delivering the objectives of this plan
1.3.1 Council's organisation will be resourced to provide the essential services and support functions to deliver the objectives of this Plan
SUMMARY OF REPORT:
Within the Councillors – Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Mayor and Councillors Policy Version 2.0 the provision of Telecommunications is allowed within Section 4.1.4 as follows:
"Telecommunications: Councillors may be provided with a mobile or smart phone or arrange for their own phone to be used. Councillor’s mobiles are to be equipped to access the internet on a plan."
With the mobility of Councillors across the Shire being encouraged and in the interest of safe operations of motor vehicles, I propose that the Policy be amended to include the provision to each Councillor and the Mayor of a Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone system, cradle including installation, in a nominated vehicle, if requested.
RECOMMENDATION:
That:
1. the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Mayor and Councillors Policy Version 2.0 be amended to include within Section 4.1.4 –
Telecommunications - the provision to each Councillor and the Mayor of a Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone system, cradle including installation, in a nominated vehicle, if requested.
2. In accordance with Section 161(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as the amendment to the Policy is not substantial the policy be amended without public exhibition.
Council Meeting Date: THURSDAY 15DECEMBER 2016
Addendum Report
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COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS:
a. Policy:
Councillors - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Mayor and Councillors v2.0
b. Budget/Long Term Financial Plan:
Due allowance is made within the budget for expenditure incurred in the application of this Expenses Policy.
c. Legal:
Not Applicable.
d. Communication/Engagement:
Inform - We will keep you informed.
UNDER SEPARATE COVER/FURTHER INFORMATION:
Nil.
