(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in accordance with section 35 of the Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. They make provision for the Department to establish a remuneration panel to consider and make recommendations regarding the framework and level of allowances payable to councillors.
Regulation 2 requires the Department to appoint the panel.
Regulation 3 provides that the panel must consist of a chairperson and not more than four or less than two other panel members.
Regulation 4 provides for the tenure of the chairperson and panel members.
Regulation 5 makes provision in relation to meetings of the panel.
Regulation 6 requires the Department to pay the expenses incurred by the panel in carrying out its functions and also makes provision for the payment of allowances to the panel and the provision of appropriate administrative support.
Regulation 7 requires the panel to comply with any directions given to it by the Department as to the discharge of its functions.
Regulation 8 makes provision for the panel to seek information or advice from any source to enable it to carry out its functions.