Top pay rate adopted

Both Berrigan Shire Council and Murrumbidgee Council agreed to accept the maximum, with each councillor to receive a payment of $12,160 for the next 12 months.

In addition to this payment, Berrigan Mayor Matt Hannan and Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae will receive a $26,530 mayor’s payment.

This is also the maximum allowable rate set by the tribunal.

Both fees have been increased by 2.5 per cent on last year.