Decision details

Decision details

Appointment of Independent Remuneration Panel

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To explain the background to the Members’ Allowances Scheme and to seek delegated authority for the appointment of an Independent Remuneration Panel to consider a new Members’ Allowances Scheme. The Panel will recommend the proposed Scheme to Council later in 2026 for adoption.

Decision:

Council resolved to:

1.       Delegate authority to the Director of Law, Governance and Strategy to make appointments to the Council’s Independent Remuneration Panel as needed, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, up to when the replacement Members’ Allowances Scheme will expire in March 2027.

Publication date: 27/01/2026

Date of decision: 26/01/2026

Decided at meeting: 26/01/2026 - Council

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