Elected Members Remuneration
Elected members are paid a salary as well as expenses. Expenses include things like mileage on council business.
Salaries and expenses are approved by the Remuneration Authority annually and after each triennial election.
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Current salaries
| Office |
Annual Salary ($) |
| Mayor |
77,621 |
| Deputy Mayor |
31,310 |
| Committee Chair |
28,178 |
| Councillor |
24,016 |
| Meeting Fees |
N/A |
| Mayoral Car |
N/A |
| Community Board Chair* |
6,056 |
| Community Board Member |
2,448 |
* The Murupara Community Board Chairperson is not paid a salary as the position is filled by a Councillor.