Councillor allowances
All councillors are entitled to an allowance while performing their duty.
Under section 39 of the Act allowances are set by a Determination of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal. On 7 March 2022 in accordance with section 23A of the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal and Improving Parliamentary Standards Act 2019 (Vic) (VIRTIPS Act) the Tribunal made the Allowance payable to Mayors Deputy Mayors and Councillors (Victoria) Determination No. 01/2022.
The Determination applies to all Mayors Deputy Mayors and Councillors (Council members) in all Victorian Councils. The Tribunal determined the City of Greater Geelong as a Category 3 Council.
The annual Determination took affect from 18 December 2021 – 17 December 2022.
| Councillor position | Allowance $ |
|---|---|
| Councillor | $35 972 |
| Deputy Mayor | $59 658 |
| Mayor | $119 316 |
Councillor expenses
The Council Expenses Policy was adopted by Council on 1 September 2020, in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.