Title
Policy C-AD22-Elected Official Remuneration and Policy C-AD22-Council Expenses
Proposed Motion
That Policy C-AD22-Elected Official Remuneration and Policy C-AD22-Council Expenses be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports Council engaging in this discussion.
Purpose
For Council to discuss matters related to Policy C-AD22 - Elected Official Remuneration and Policy C-AD24 - Elected Official Expenses.
Summary
The purpose of the Elected Official Expenses Policy is to provide guidelines for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Elected Officials in the performance of their duties and to comply with the provisions of Elected Official Remuneration Policy. Parkland County shall reimburse business expenses incurred by Elected Officials in the performance of their duties.
The Elected Official Remuneration Policy establishes Parkland County’s framework for compensating Elected Officials for performing Council business. The policy’s objectives are to:
1. Provide fair, consistent, and adequate compensation that helps attract community-minded candidates to public office.
2. Ensure transparency and cost-effectiveness in how remuneration is provided.
3. Minimize personal costs incurred by Elected Officials while conducting Council business.
4. Maintain pay comparability with similar municipalities in Alberta.
Historical Information:
Policy C-AD22 - Elected Official Remuneration and Policy C-AD24 - Elected Official Expenses were reviewed and revised during the 2021-2025 Council Term, the current versions were approved by Council on June 10, 2025.
Policy C-AD24 - Elected Official Expenses was revised during the 2021-2025 Council Term, the current version of the policy was approved by Council on June 10, 2025.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Municipal Government Act
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Policy C-AD22 - Elected Official Remuneration
Policy C-AD24 - Elected Official Expenses
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