Neil BrownAshburton councillors and mayor Neil Brown are likely to get a good pay increase. The proposed pay increases, subject to a determination by the Remuneration Authority, were to be discussed by council yesterday (Wednesday). Under the proposal, Mr Brown will be provided with a petrol or electric vehicle for full private use, providing conditions are met. The Ashburton council remuneration pool until June 30 2020 is $377,856 and the minimum allowance for a councillor is $25,047. The salary of the former mayor, Donna Favel, was $108,713, the deputy, Mr Brown, got $36,440 and the chairs of standing committees got $32,535.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 25, 2019 20:26 UTC