Reimbursement of Expenses Policy

The City of Cockburn's response to PerthNow Cockburn 30 September 2021 about Reimbursement of expenses policy

Question: Does the City have a reimbursement of expenses policy?
Answer: Yes, it is available on the City’s webpage here: City of Cockburn Council Policy: Elected Members Entitlements – Allowances & Reimbursements

Question: If so, does it have a deadline for which the expense claim forms would need to be submitted?
Answer: Yes, section (9) 1.(b) of the policy stipulates that requests for reimbursements must be received within three (3) calendar months after the expenses were incurred.

Question: If not, has there been any cases where claims are made after the CEO or elected member had left the City?
Answer: Yes, at the 8 July 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council agreed to reimburse a former councillor on a ‘without prejudice’ basis for expenses incurred while still being an Elected Member, consistent with expenses which may be reimbursed in accordance with Council Policy.
 
Question: Are these claims made public on the website?
Answer: Yes, they are available on the City’s webpage here: Register of Fees, Expenses and Allowances paid to Elected Members.
 
Question: What are examples of expenses?
Answer: Please refer to the City’s webpage here: Register of Fees, Expenses and Allowances paid to Elected Members, to view the expenses.
 
Question: What is the biggest and smallest amounts of claims?
Answer: Please, refer to the City’s webpage here: Register of Fees, Expenses and Allowances paid to Elected Members, to view the amounts recorded.