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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. 

Read more about Rules for Elected Members' Expenses (.doc, 502Kb)

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.