Help shape our Councillor Expense and Reimbursements Policy

Published on 09 June 2022

You’re invited to provide your thoughts on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s draft Councillor Expenses, Reimbursements, Resources and Facilities Policy.
 
The draft Policy outlines the policy and procedures for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for Councillors and members of Delegated Committees.
 
It also provides guidance on:

• entitlements
• provision of resources, facilities and support
• process for reimbursement
• reporting, monitoring, evaluation and review requirements.

HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY

Help shape our draft Councillor Expenses, Reimbursements, Resources and Facilities Policy by providing your thoughts before 5pm Monday 4 July 2022 by visiting mornpen.vic.gov.au/expensespolicy.
 
Hard copy forms are also available on request at our Customer Service Centres.

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:
 
“The draft Policy ensures accountability and transparency. It also seeks to align the payment of Councillor expenses with community expectations. We encourage the community to have their say before the consultation period closes.”