councillors salary?

jon1981

hi,

i was wondering where you can find out the salary levels for the likes of fine fail/gael councillors?

cheers

The_Conductor

Unlike TDs, Councillors do *not* receive a salary. They do receive vouched expenses, and in some cases travel and subsistence expenses, along with other allowances. Thinking of standing next year?

jon1981

smccarrick wrote: »

Unlike TDs, Councillors do *not* receive a salary. They do receive vouched expenses, and in some cases travel and subsistence expenses, along with other allowances. Thinking of standing next year?

ive always been interested, but wouldnt have the community involvement required, i was curious, so i assume your allowed hold a job while your serving?

The_Conductor

jon1981 wrote: »

so i assume your allowed hold a job while your serving?

Providing it doesn't pose a conflict of interest. You are also legally obliged to declare any interests in any matters that may come up at council and excuse yourself from discussions or votes in which it may be perceived that you have an interest (work related or otherwise). Things got cleaned up after the 80's/90's.......

Victor

Actually, I think there is a salary / allowance for city or county councillors, but its only €20,000-30,000 a year, much less for a town councillor.

mikemac

Don't forget your annual trip to New York on St. Patricks day

The rate payers don't mind as you'll tell them you are there to "attract business", oh yeah.........

The_Conductor

Actually this might be of interest to you here