COUNCIL REMUNERATION

 

You’re not in it for the money, but…

 What would you be paid as a Mayor or Councillor of Billings?

In 2020, Billings council updated their remuneration by-law (retroactive to January 1st, 2020) and sets Council stipends as follows:

• Mayor: $425 per month and $95 for each Board and/or Committee meeting.

• Councillors: $300 per month and $75 for each Board and/or Committee meeting.

Monthly stipend covers attendance at Council meetings, special meetings and special events representing the township. Per-meeting rate covers attendance at Committees of Council and other external Committees that generally meet once a month or less

Other remuneration includes:

• All members of Council: $75 per day for conference/educational sessions and travel days if overnight accommodations are required. 
• the stipends shall be increased each year, effective January 1, 2021 by the November Ontario Consumer Price Index

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  Actual meal costs up to $90.00 per day. 

• Actual accommodation costs

• Mileage for meetings held outside of the township at $0.52/km 

 

So while it may not feather your retirement nest, it is enough to cover hard costs and have some spending money left over.  

Just think, fame AND fortune! 😉