Title
Appointments to Council Remuneration Committee
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council appoint Debra King, Beverlie Raffa, Stephanie Sabadaska, Verne Schneider, and Jane Smith as the public committee members on the Council Remuneration Committee for 2012.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the motion.
Purpose
To review Mayor and Councillor remuneration and make recommendations to Council.
Summary
Council has directed that remuneration for the Mayor and Councillors be reviewed every three years, and completed within eight months prior to an election. Any changes in rates would be effective for the newly elected Council. Council promotes the use of a transparent public process by having five public members independently review and make recommendations on Mayor and Councillor remuneration.
Advertising for public members was published in the local newspapers in August and September of 2012, with information and advertising on this committee also posted on the County's website.
Six eligible applicants were interviewed by the Selection Committee (Council) on October 4th, 2012, for five available positions.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
These public committee member appointments support Council's Strategic Plan, under Governance Goal 1, Strategy 1, to have Parkland County further our commitment to transparency. Additionally the public committee member appointments comply with the requirements of Public Committee Members Policy C-AD26.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $4,100.00
Source of Funding: 2012 Budget
Other (As Required)