Update (2021): this article refers to the 2020 review of Mayoral and Councillor allowances. Council resolved at its meeting on Thursday 28 January 2021 to give notice of its intention to review allowances.

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Following a recent review of mayoral and councillor allowances and a change in allowance category by the Minister for Local Government, Council resolved at its meeting on Tuesday 25 February 2020 to give notice of its intention to review and determine allowances in accordance with the Act.

Council proposed a:

• Mayoral allowance of $100,434 with a $9,541 superannuation contribution; and
• Councillor allowance of $31,444 with a $2,987 superannuation contribution.

Submissions are sought from the community in accordance with section 223 of the Act in respect of the review of allowances. Written submissions will be received until 5.00pm on Monday 6 April 2020 and should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria, 3108

Any person who has made a written submission to the Council can request to be heard in support of their submission and is entitled to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf. Please indicate in your submission if you wish to be heard.

Submissions made in accordance with section 223 of the Act are considered public documents and may be incorporated in the agenda and minutes of the Council Meeting at which they are considered and available on Council’s website as part of the relevant agenda and minutes of the meeting.

For enquiries, please contact our Senior Governance Advisor on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au