Have your say on the Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy

Cumberland City Council is giving notification of the Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy. The Policy will be exhibited for a minimum period of 28 days as resolved at the 13 November 2024 Council meeting. All submissions made to the policy will be made public and considered by Council.

Policy overview

The Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) requires that Council adopt a policy concerning the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities to the Mayor and Councillors. Section 252  (1) of the Act requires that, within the first 12 months of each term of a council, that a council must adopt a policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred or to be incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor (if there is one) and the other Councillors in relation to discharging the functions of civic office.

The policy has been prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation), and complies with the Office of Local Government’s Guidelines for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to Mayors and Councillors in NSW.

This Policy enables the reasonable and appropriate reimbursement of expenses and provision of facilities to Councillors to help them undertake their civic duties

Relevant links:

• Minutes from meeting 13 November 2024 with resolution
• Business Paper for Council Meeting of 13 November 2024

Have Your Say

Council values the opinions and suggestions of the community, and would appreciate your input on the Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy.

We encourage you to download a copy of the policy for review from our document library.

The consultation period runs from Monday 23 December 2024 to Monday 3 February 2025. During this community consultation period, residents are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposal. Anyone who wishes to provide feedback on the proposal must do so in writing by 5pm Monday 3 February 2025.  

How To Give Feedback

Submissions concerning the Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy are to be made by 5pm Monday 3 February 2025.

There are three ways you can lodge a submission:

1. Complete an online submission below.
2. Email it to Council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
3. Post it to The General Manager, Cumberland City Council, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.