Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy
Consultation has concluded
We have reviewed and amended the Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.
This policy is required by the Local Government Act 1993 (Act) and establishes accountability and transparency in providing facilities, resources and reimbursing expenses incurred by the Mayor and Councillors.
The policy was amended to reflect the Office of Local Government (OLG) better practice template. After review, there were only minor formatting changes, updates to legislation, and changes to some clauses to bring into line with the OLG’s model policy.
On 10 November 2022 Meeting, Council resolved to "give public notice of its intention to adopt the draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy as attached and allow at least 28 days for the making of public submissions".
Make a submission
You are invited to review the draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.
Submissions can be made by:
- The online submission form
- email: coffs.council@chcc.nsw.gov.au
- post: Locked Bag 155, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Public exhibition closes 5pm, Friday 2 December 2022.
Next steps
If the City does not receive any submissions during the exhibition period, the draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy will be the City’s adopted Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy, effective from close of business 2 December 2022. Should the City receive one or more submissions during the exhibition period, a further report will be prepared and submitted for Council’s consideration.