Basic allowance
Basic Allowance is a flat rate allowance payable equally to all Councillors by instalments through the year.
It is designed to cover the following range of activities:
- Representative role including acting as an advocate for the interests of the ward
- Dealing with constituent’s enquiries or representations
- Active participation in the shaping and management of services
- Attendance at meetings of local organisations
- City Council and Committee work including preparation for and attendance at:
- meetings
- interview panels
- appeals
- visits
- seminars and conferences
- participation on other bodies relating to the work of the City Council.
- Service as the representative of the City Council or its Committees on outside bodies for which no separate remuneration is made.
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