Elected member allowances and entitlements policy

This policy sets out rules on the claiming of expenses by elected members and the allowances that will be available to them during their term of office, and only while acting in their official capacity as elected members.

Adopted November 2022.

Entire document (292KB PDF)

  • Introduction
  • Principles
  • Interpretation
  • Travel
  • Entertainment and Hospitality
  • Communications and Technology
  • Professional Development, Clubs and Associations
  • Resource Consent Hearing Fees
  • Childcare Allowance
  • Taxation of Allowance
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Breach of Allowance and Expense Rules
  • Policy Review