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POLICY
Intent
It is the intent of this policy to provide guidelines concerning Council remuneration. This
policy takes effect April 1st, 2016
Scope
The Council Remuneration Policy applies to all Town of Shelburne Council members.
Definitions
Remuneration: the amount paid to each Council member for attendance at Town meetings
and Town functions and work fulfilling the responsibilities of the position held by each and
by virtue of being an elected official.
Council: elected members of Shelburne Town Council, including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor
and all Councillors.
General Guidelines
1. The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors will each be remunerated the following,
according to their roles and respective duties:
Mayor
$24,500.00
Deputy Mayor
$17,150.00
Councillors
$14,700.00
2. Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor remuneration may change annually in
accordance with changes in the Nova Scotia Provincial Consumer Price Index.
3. The Council sets a deduction of $50.00 for each day of meetings missed in
excess of five days per calendar year for regular Council meetings, Town
Committee meetings and/or meetings where Council attendance is expected,
with the exception of the Council member attending another Council approved
meeting.
TOWN OF SHELBURNE
COUNCIL REMUNERATION POLICY
POLICY
4. Members of Council who are appointed as Council representatives to Boards,
Commissions, Committees or Agencies, and who are entitled to remuneration
for that appointment, shall remit that payment to the Town.
Approved by Council: February 3rd, 2016
Amended by Council: February 3rd, 2025
Amended by Council: June 1st, 2026