This consultation is closed. Thank you to everyone for their contribution.
At the 16 June 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to continue the current Councillor allowance at $31,444 plus 9.5% (as an equivalent amount to the Superannuation Guarantee contribution), and the Mayoral allowance at $100,434 plus 9.5% (as an equivalent amount to the Superannuation Guarantee contribution), being the maximum amount payable for a category 3 Council. You can view the Council Report and minutes from this meeting at Council's website www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/about-the-council/counc...
Under the Local Government Act 2020, responsibility for determining future Mayoral, Deputy Mayoral and Councillor allowances transfers to the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal. The first Tribunal Determination is expected to come into effect in 2021/2022.
Review of Councillor Allowances
Local Government elected representatives are entitled to receive an allowance to assist them in their performing their roles of Mayor or Councillor in representing and advocating for their community.
The payment of a Mayoral allowance and Councillor allowances are governed by the Local Government Act 1989 and Local Government Act 2020.
As part of the changes to the Local Government Act 2020, responsibility for determining Mayoral, Deputy Mayoral and Councillor allowances transfer from each council to the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal. The Tribunal is expected to make its first determination in late 2021. In the meantime, Council is undertaking its own review and recommending no adjustment be made to the Mayoral and Councillor allowances. View the full Council Report at https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/media/ruvbfnhf/...
Our community has an opportunity to make a submission as part of this review process. You can type or upload your submission online below, or email your submission to governance@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Submissions close Sunday 13 June 2021. Council will hear submissions and make a decision at the Council Meeting on 16 June 2021. To register your attendance at this Council Meeting, visit our Council Meetings page on our website at https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/about-the-counc...
