Councillors have asked for pay-backs of up to $500 a night for accommodation and meals in their proposed policy on being reimbursed for the costs of their civic duties. But they would have to pay for their own alcohol. Travel costs can rise to $27,500 a year but each Councillor must travel economy for any flights under three hours and only premium economy for longer … [Read more...] about How many expenses should Councillors rack up: have your say
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Warnervale airport plan should be public, says Mayor
Mayor Jane Smith says it is time to reconsider the proposed Warnervale airport. She will ask her fellow Councillors to agree at this Monday night's council meeting (October 23) to suspend work until Council's CEO can bring a report to the Councillors by late November. She also wants information about the proposal made public - put on the website - and if some information … [Read more...] about Warnervale airport plan should be public, says Mayor
Jane Smith becomes first Mayor of new council
Independent Jane Smith defeated Labor's Doug Vincent to take the Mayoral seat at the first meeting of Central Coast Council on Monday, October 25. Mayor Smith, was elected to the East ward and stood as one of the New Independents. The second New Independent Councillor Louise Greenaway did not vote for her colleague. Cr Greenaway was one of four councillors who … [Read more...] about Jane Smith becomes first Mayor of new council
New Councillors take Oath of Office
Central Coast, you voted in six Labor, four Liberals and five independents to make up this historic first council. Each ward voted almost exactly the same: electing one independent, one Liberal and one Labor candidate to make up the new Central Coast Council. Only Budgewoi ward bucked the trend, electing two Labor candidates and one independent. The Councillors took … [Read more...] about New Councillors take Oath of Office
