Mayor Sandice McAulay claimed $19,932

Expenses continue to be claimed by Murrindindi Shire’s Councillors .

Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay, on top of her $16,766.64 Councillor Allowance, for the latest financial period, claimed $2847.82 for accommodation and travel.

Cr McAulay also expended $317.76 on mobile phone costs, as did every other Councillor. Cr Eric Lording’s mobile phone bill was even higher, at $330.49.

The figures for the three months ended December 31 were published in the Council’s financial report.

Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe of Kinglake claimed $2781.52 for accommodation and travel; Cr Charlie Bisset billed for $1290.45, and Cr Eric Lording asked to be paid $1253.33.

Five Councillors – Bisset, Ashe, Dunscombe, Lording and Rae – each claimed $5612.16 as an allowance. Cr Bec Bowles, claiming $5545.18, was underpaid, but this error will be corrected in the next quarter.