Issue - meetings

The Committee received a report from the Democratic Services Manager which advised that the allowances for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor had not been reviewed since 2004. 

Councillor Benstead informed the Committee that as former Mayor, there were expenses which he had not considered before coming into Office. For example damage to clothing caused by the chains; increased reliance on taxis as the role of Sergeant of Mace had become part time, and purchasing of raffle tickets at charity events which had increased in cost.

Councillor O’Connell suggested the allowances for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor should be calculated the same as a Special Responsibility Allowance.

Resolved (unanimously):

     i.        Agreed that a second report should be presented at a future meeting of the Civic Affairs Committee for consideration so that members of the Committee and the Democratic Services Manger consult with previous Mayors to obtain their opinion.