35Payment of base fees

35 Payment of base fees

(1) The base fees set out in Table 6A are annual fees payable on a periodic basis throughout each year. Part years are paid on a proportionate basis. The base fee covers all activities undertaken by an office holder in performing the duties of their office, including the following: (a) part day meetings (involving less than 5 hours including official travel time); (b) preparation for a formal meeting; (c) sub‑committee work; (d) formal dinners; (e) teleconferences; (f) representational activities; (g) other authority business. Reduction for lengthy absence (2) The base fee is proportionally reduced where an office holder is unavailable to attend meetings of the authority for a period of more than 3 months, except to the extent that a reduction would be inconsistent with the terms of the office holder’s appointment.