Remuneration and Expenses
Alex Graham’s remuneration and expenses for the years since he became a member of the Highland Council in May 2007.
| Year | 2009–10 | 2008–09 | 2007–08 |
| Salary | 16,233.33 | 15,837.36 | 14,030.31 |
| Mileage | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Other Travel | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Meals/Accomodation | 39.75 | Nil | Nil |
| Telephone | 221.88 | 277.89 | 212.48 |
| Other Expenses* | Nil | 21.00 | 116.10 |
| Total Salary & Expenses | 16,494.96 | 16,136.25 | 14,358.89 |
* “Other Expenses” comprises hall hire for surgeries, surgery adverts, and a subscription fee to the Association of Councillors.
The figures for 2007-08 cover the period from May 2007 to 31 March 2008, and therefore do not comprise a full year.
Alex Graham is also a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme as a councillor. In addition to his own contributions, which were deducted from the salary shown, the Highland Council made contributions to the scheme as an employer. The employer contribution rates applicable were 17.4% of salary in 2008–09 and 16.8% of salary in 2007–08.
Further details of the remuneration and expnses of members of the Highland Council can be found on the Council website at: http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/yourcouncillors/councillorsconduct/membersexpenses.htm