Special responsibility allowance

Special responsibility allowance is paid to those Members of the Council who have significant additional responsibilities over and above the generally accepted duties of a Councillor.

Special responsibility allowance it is paid to:

• Leader of the Council
• Deputy Leader of the Council
• Leader of the main opposition group
• Cabinet Members
• Chair and Vice Chair of the Scrutiny Board
• Chair and Vice Chair of the Scrutiny Panel
• Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Committee
• Chair and Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee
• Chair and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee
• Chair and Vice Chair of the Superannuation Committee
• Chair of the Human Resources Appeals Panel
• Shadow Portfolio Holders and spokespersons
• Member Champions.

No Member can receive more than one special responsibility allowance.