MURRINDINDI: CEO pay now over $300,000


Murrindindi Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer Livia Bonazzi’s annual pay packet now appears to exceed $300,000, according to a document due to go before the municipal meeting on Wednesday night (Oct. 22).
The Council’s Annual Report lists the Shire’s top earner to receive between $300,000-$309,000 – at least $5769 weekly.
According to listings in the ‘Key Management Remuneration’ section of the report, one other Council executive receives remuneration of between $280,000-$289,999; with anotherreceiving $220,000-$229,999. Yet another is listed as receiving $210,000-$219,999.
One senior staff member has an income band of $180,000-$189,999, with three others in the $170,000-$179,999 band.
The report lists the three top executives under Ms Bonazzi as:
n Caroline Lintott, Director Assets and Environment
n Andrew Paxton, Director Community and Development
n Michael Chesworth, Director People and Corporate Performance.
There are a total of four key management personnel in the Annual Report.
Murrindindi Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher receives a base allowance of $89,323. Deputy Mayor Cr Anita Carr is paid $44,661. Other Councillors are each paid $28,110 annually for their part-time involvements.

Pictured: Livia Bonazzi, Murrindindi Shire CEO