Parramatta. New pay rates for councillors

The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal has set the following annual fees to be paid to councillors from July 1. For councillors the fees range from $14,080-$23,250 and for the lord mayor from $29,940-$67,750. The fee for the lord mayor is in addition to the councillor fee. Should the 15 councillors agree to pay themselves the maximum permitted, the total fees payable is $416,500.

Parramatta. Marketing the city

Parramatta City Council has advertised for a marketing the city project officer, to join its economic development team, on a temporary 12-month contract, with a salary range of $66,952 to $82,110. The aim is to promote Parramatta as a business and investment opportunity. Council is also seeking a business sustainability project officer to help businesses become more sustainable with their water, energy and waste. This is also a temporary position for two years, with a $59,373-$89,671 salary range.