Remuneration and Expenses
In common with all other Scotland councillors, Alex Graham is entitled to remuneration and expenses for being a member of the local authority
| Year | 2020-21 | ||
| Salary (Basic Councillor) | 17,853.96 | ||
| Mileage | Nil | ||
| Other Travel | Nil | ||
| Meals/Accomodation | Nil | ||
| Telephone | 230.57 | ||
| Other Expenses* | Nil | ||
| Total Salary & Expenses | 18,084.53 |
* Other Expenses comprises items such as hall hire for surgeries, surgery adverts, etc.
The Basic Councillor salary is an amount set nationally and paid to all Scottish councillors.
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 of 19.5% of salary to the scheme as an employer.
Further details of the remuneration and expenses of members of the Highland Council can be found on the Council website at https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/23624/members_expenses_2020_to_2021