Corner Brook city hall to review recommended pay raises at next public meeting

A report recommended adjust the level of remuneration paid to Councillors from the current $25,380 annually to $32,209 annually; adjust the level of remuneration paid to the Deputy Mayor from the current $27,066 annually to $35,119 annually; and adjust the level of remuneration paid to the Mayor from the current $39,246 annually to $48,293 annually. 

The next public meeting of Corner Brook city hall will deal with a motion that recommends a significant pay raise for the next elected council members.  An independent review of council member remuneration was concluded by LW Consulting. At Monday night’s public meeting, Pamela Gill says the review was done by doing a comparative analysis of other comparable municipalities within the province and Canada. She says the report recommended adjust the level of remuneration paid to Councillors from the current $25,380 annually to $32,209 annually; adjust the level of remuneration paid to the Deputy Mayor from the current $27,066 annually to $35,119 annually; and adjust the level of remuneration paid to the Mayor from the current $39,246 annually to $48,293 annually. 

Gill says providing a fair and comparative remuneration for Council is essential to ensure that the role of a Council member is accessible to a broad range of individuals to consider public service and will encourage them to run for office. She says by providing adequate remuneration, we can ensure that serving on Council is a viable option for all citizens. An increase in remuneration is not merely an investment in the individuals who serve on Council, but an investment in the future of Corner Brook. A more inclusive and representative Council will lead to more effective governance and better outcomes for our community as a whole. The motion will be dealt with during a public meeting set for September 9th.