Remuneration Discussions Around Council Table

Smiths Falls Council weighs pay increase for next term

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council is considering a salary increase for the next term after a staff report showed the town pays below average compared with similar municipalities in Ontario. During the Nov. 10 committee of the whole meeting, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer Paul Dowber presented updated remuneration comparisons. The data showed the mayor currently earns $37,743 per year, while councillors receive $19,001. The averag…

Remuneration Discussions Around Council Table

Invercargill city councillors will receive an extra $5702 more than during the last triennium but the Mayor’s salary remains the same at $165,687.At its second meeting under the new council structure, it was decided councillors will now receive $54,347, with chairs of committees $70,651.Councillors voted 9-3 for mana whenua representatives (who are not elected by the community) to receive $49,275 - a whole $5000 less than councillors, but $11,00…