The State Government has set the minimum and maximum rates Councillors will be able to set for their remuneration from July 1. For the Central Coast, the rate is shown in the screenshots. The minimum is $20,500 up to a maximum of $35,620. The Local Government Act is clear that Councillors and Mayors receive an annual fee, not a wage, with section 251 stating that fees … [Read more...] about How much a councillor will be paid