Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy 2025

Closing on 07 September 2025, 11:59 PM

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City of Ryde’s Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy is on public exhibition for community feedback.

The Draft Expenses and Facilities Policy ensures that Councillors have access to facilities and support, so that they can fulfil their civic duties. This Policy demonstrates that there is accountability, transparency and equity in the provision of expenses and facilities for Councillors at the City of Ryde.

Council has recently reviewed this Policy and in accordance with Section 253(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 now invites you to consider the draft Policy and make any submissions.

You can view a version of the Draft Policy showing the changes here.

Hard Copies of the Exhibited Document

Hard copies of the exhibited document are available for viewing at City of Ryde Libraries.

Visit the Libraries webpage for location and operating times.

Next Steps

The draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy will be adopted if there are no substantive submissions received that require amendment to the policy.

HAVE YOUR SAY

You can Have Your Say on the Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy 2025 via the online submission form, email or post.

Feedback closes at 11.59pm Sunday 7 September 2025.


Online Submissions

You can provide your feedback via the submission form link below.

Provide your feedback

This form is intended for feedback only. Please direct any questions/enquiries to cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au.


Written Submissions

Written submissions must be clearly marked as 'Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy 2025' and can be sent to:


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