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Remuneration of Elected Members (Council)

The salaries payable to the Mayor and Councillors are set by the Remuneration Authority. Currently these are:

Office

Annual remuneration ($)

Mayor$129,977
Deputy Mayor$42,352
Chair of Committee (3)$40,042
Chair of Chief Executive Review Committee$33,125
Deputy Chair of Committee (3)$33,701
Councillor with no additional responsibilities$30,818
Councillor (minimum allowable remuneration)$27,538


Remuneration of Rātana Community Board

Office

Annual remuneration ($)

Chairperson$4,899
Member

$2,450


Remuneration of Taihape Community Board

Office

Annual remuneration ($)

Chairperson$9,996
Member$4,998



Other Relevant Documents

Governance Handbook for Elected Members

Code of Conduct

Local Governance Statement 2014

Elected Members' Allowances and Recovery of Expenses Policy