GUELPH – The cost of compensating Wellington County councillors was just over $1.15 million in 2023.
That’s up about $56,000 from just under $1,096,036 in combined remuneration received by councillors in 2022.
A statement of remuneration and expenses for county council was presented at the Feb. 28 meeting.
Pay, expenses and benefits for all council members totalled $1,152,200 for 2023.
Warden Andy Lennox was the highest paid member of council last year, receiving a total salary of $141,846 plus benefits of $29,694 and expenses of $5,857, for total remuneration of $177,399.
For the seven council members who are also mayors of their respective municipalities, the county compensation is in addition to remuneration received from their home municipality.
Benefits include the employer portion of OMERS and CPP as well as dental and extended health coverage.
Expenses include amounts reimbursed to officials plus amounts paid on their behalf.
Annual filing of the statement is a requirement under the Municipal Act.
The following chart shows 2023 salary, benefits and expenses for all 16 members of Wellington county council.
