Councillor expenses
Costs incurred by Council to facilitate Councillor involvement and representation in Moreland
The Local Government Act 1989 (‘Act’), regulates the allowance payable to Mayors and Councillors in Victoria. The ‘Act’ provides for minimum and maximum allowances payable as set by Order in Council from time to time. Each Council has discretion within the allowable range to determine the allowances it will pay to its Mayor and Councillors, having regard to local circumstances and priorities.
In addition, Councillors are entitled to claim expenses in relation to a number of expenses incurred in their capacity as a Councillor as listed in the table below. As part of the Mayor's Speech 2006, Council has committed to place Councillor expenses on its website, in line with other Councils, ensuring greater transparency.
