Councillor Expenses Reports

Under the Local Government Act 1993, all councils must have a policy outlining how expenses are paid and facilities provided to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors in carrying out their civic duties. This policy ensures accountability and transparency and seeks to align Councillor expenses and facilities with community expectations.

Clause 15 of Murray River Council’s Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy provides:

15.1       Council will report on the provision of expenses and facilities to councillors as required in the Act and Regulations.

15.2       Detailed reports on the provision of expenses and facilities to councillors will be publicly tabled at a council meeting every six months and published in full on council’s website. These reports will include expenditure summarised by individual councillor and as a total for all councillors.

The Councillor Expenses Reports can be viewed via the financial year tabs below.