Question reference: S6W-20888
- Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 29 August 2023
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Current status: Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 25 September 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress has been made regarding a review of councillor pay and remuneration.
Answer
Both COSLA and the Scottish Government recognise the need for a review of councillor pay to ensure that terms and conditions truly reflect the responsibilities of a modern-day councillor and, to ensure remuneration does not act as a barrier to encouraging a diverse range of people from standing for elected office.
Councillor pay is currently being reviewed by the Scottish Local Authority Remuneration Committee (SLARC). SLARC is an independent committee appointed by Ministers to review Councillor pay. The Committee started its work in April this year and, has been gathering evidence in preparation to provide its advice to Ministers. Ministers anticipate the Committee’s final report to be submitted later this year.