tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post6195523122788556007..comments2023-08-29T15:08:05.775+09:30Comments on Jennie Boisvert - Councillor for Clarence Park Ward: Elected Member AllowancesJenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16458824810686127102noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-21707160607633376262012-10-30T14:20:05.038+10:302012-10-30T14:20:05.038+10:30The amount of $14,000 is set by the state governme...The amount of $14,000 is set by the state government and reviewed each year. This amount was arrived at after extensive consultation. I spend beteen 15 and 20 hours each week on Council duties, this amounts to under $20/hour. In any one week I attend meetings(3-5 hours), attend workshops (1-2 hours)and read complex agendas and prepare responses suitable for debate including suitable amendments(5+ hours). I also respond to and initiate emails from Council staff and the community (5+ hours). I visit residents and talk through issues, take photographs of problem areas(dumped rubbish, hazards in the footpaths, half dead trees, etc)(2-3 hours). I also make and receive phonecalls from staff and constituents (2 hours). I usuall underestimate the amount of time I spend on Council duties. I love doing this work and you will rarely hear a complaint from me about the work load. Do we get bang for your buck? I guess thats in the value that residents put in the work that we do.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458824810686127102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-53084372412595229582012-10-30T06:52:38.322+10:302012-10-30T06:52:38.322+10:30Dear Jennie
I am concerned about amount of allowan...Dear Jennie<br />I am concerned about amount of allowance paid to Councillors.<br />What sort of work do you do to get the allowance?<br />Is there an audit of entitlement for the allowance?<br />ie. do we get bang for buck?Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758309684121714688.post-39070076498490951302012-10-29T19:58:11.989+10:302012-10-29T19:58:11.989+10:30Jennie I was staggered by the allowances paid.
You...Jennie I was staggered by the allowances paid.<br />You seem to be one of the more modest ones.<br />Good on you.Janinenoreply@blogger.com