# The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Regulations 2007 (“the 2007 Regulations”). They substitute increased annual amounts for different categories of local authority remuneration to their members.
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 the maximum amounts that may be paid to Senior Councillors in the different bandings. It is for each local authority to determine whether and to what extent such remuneration should be paid, though total remuneration of all Senior Councilors for a local authority cannot exceed the amount provided by the formula found at regulation 9(4) of the 2007 Regulations.
Regulation 2(5) sets new levels for Councillors’ remuneration.
Regulation 2(6) sets new levels of remuneration for councillors who perform the role of conveners or vice-conveners of joint boards.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/1/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-governance-scotland-act-2004-remuneration-amendment-regulations-2026/note
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