Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007. They substitute increased amounts for different categories of local authority remuneration to their members, for the year to 31st March 2014 and from 1st April 2014.

The provisions made for the year to 31st March 2014 have the effect of allowing local authorities to pay members in their various capacities increased remuneration for the current year. Further, the provisions for the period from 1st April 2014 allow local authorities to increase councillor remuneration from that date.

Regulation 2(2) makes provision for Council Leaders’ remuneration.

Regulation 2(3) provides new maximum levels for remuneration of Civic Heads. It is for each local authority to determine whether and to what extent such remuneration should be paid.

Regulation 2(4) sets new levels for Councillor remuneration.

Regulation 2(5) sets new levels of remuneration for councillors who perform the role of convener or vice convener of a joint board.