An independent body would set the salaries of hundreds of general managers at local councils across NSW, in response to concerns some are too richly paid, under reforms being considered by the Berejiklian government.
Mrs Hancock said: “Individual councils determine the remuneration package whilst independent arbitrators set the remuneration of NSW senior public servants, ministers and members of parliament, as well as mayors and councillors. City of Sydney chief executive Monica Barone is among the highest-paid council general managers in the state.He was followed by the Northern Beaches Council’s chief executive Ray Brownlee, who was paid $512,092, and City of Sydney council chief executive Monica Barone, on an income of $511,954.
MeganGorrey $700,000 salary for general manager of Brisbane city council! Time for a reality check for these fat cats. 🐷 💰 💰
MeganGorrey If you can’t beat them, join them
MeganGorrey And what will be the salaries of those appointed to the “independent body”?.
MeganGorrey And who dictates the salaries of the government!?!? Some would say thay are too richly paid!!
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