Extra perks voted down in first meeting after Perth council put ‘on notice’
The City of Perth council voted against a policy that would have provided additional travel and accommodation perks to its members. This decision follows scrutiny from Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley and a warning from Local Government Inspector Tony Brown. The council's administration deemed the proposed perks as invalid and potentially harmful to governance standards.
- ▪Councillors voted against extra travel and accommodation perks for council members.
- ▪The decision came after criticism from Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.
- ▪City staff recommended against the perks, citing governance and legal concerns.
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