Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2015/08 - Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Part-Time Public Office
SCHEDULE D - BASE FEE AND MEETING FEESCHEDULE D - BASE FEE AND MEETING FEE
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SCHEDULE D - BASE FEE AND MEETING FEE
- Guide to this Schedule:
| This Schedule applies to office holders who receive a combination of a base (annual) fee and a (daily) meeting fee. The base fee compensates for a wide range of work undertaken by the office holder as set out in this Schedule. The additional daily fee component applies only to full day formal meetings of the authority and is payable in accordance with the provisions set out in this Schedule. Table D identifies:the individual public offices remunerated by annual meeting and additional daily fees;the actual fees payable to Chairs and Members (where applicable);any additional provisions or conditions that apply to the office; andthe relevant travel tier for the office. |
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- Base fee: The base fees set out in Table D are an annual fee payable on a periodic basis throughout each year. Part years are paid on a proportionate basis. The base fee covers all activities undertaken by the office holder in performing the duties of their office, including:
• part day meetings (involving less than five hours including official travel time);
• preparation for a formal meeting;
• sub-committee work;
• formal dinners;
• teleconferences;
• representational activities; and
• other authority business.
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Lengthy absence: The base fee is proportionally reduced where an office holder is unavailable to perform the duties of their office for a period of more than three months, except to the extent that a reduction would be inconsistent with the terms of the office holder's appointment.
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Meeting fee: The meeting fees set out in Table D are payable in accordance with the conditions of this Schedule.
- Calculation of fees: Meeting fees are only payable where the total time spent on a formal meeting of the authority, combined with official travel time associated with the meeting, is five hours or more on the same day.
- Certification of hours: Prior to payment, the Chair must certify the total time claimed by the office holder, including any official travel time. If the Chair is absent from the meeting, the nominated presiding officer should certify the total time claimed by the office holder for that day.
- The Chair’s total time should be certified in accordance with the terms set out in the office holder's appointment or under governance arrangements approved by the responsible portfolio minister or authority.