Policy P.03.01 — Council Expenses

Five Rivers, New Brunswick · adopted 2026-02-10

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Policy P.03.01 Council Expenses Municipality of Five Rivers Version 0.01 1 of 2 Municipality of Five Rivers Policy P.03.01 Council Expenses 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this policy is to define the eligible expenses for the Mayor and Councillors of Five Rivers, pursuant to section 81 of the Local Governance Act, SNB 2017, c18. 2. APPLICATION. 2.1. The Council of Five Rivers will follow the Travel Expenses Policy (AD-2801) of the Government of New Brunswick. This policy covers: accommodations, meals, mileage, air travel, surface travel (public transportation, hotel/airport shuttles, taxi charges, parking charges, etc.), rental vehicles, and other eligible expenses. 3. EXEMPTIONS. 3.1. MILEAGE. Members of Council may not claim mileage for the first 100 kilometers of travel they incur each month to attend meetings or other functions that relate directly to their official duties. 3.2. LODGING. Members of Council may, at their own discretion, expense accommodations to attend meetings or other functions outside Five Rivers that relate directly to their official duties. 4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Members of Council shall receive a monthly stipend of $100 for telecommunication costs. 5. REPEAL OF PRIOR POLICY. This policy P.03.01 repeals Policy No. 23-02, enacted by the Five Rivers in 2023. Policy P.03.01 Council Expenses Municipality of Five Rivers Version 0.01 2 of 2 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. DATE OF READING February 10, 2026 7. SIGNATURES. MAYOR Tina Beers CLERK Rob Webber