Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00078:reg:35
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00078
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 35
Character Range: 93793–94656

35  Payment of base fees
 (1) The base fees set out in Table 6A are annual fees payable on a periodic basis throughout each year. Part years are paid on a proportionate basis. The base fee covers all activities undertaken by an office holder in performing the duties of their office, including the following:
 (a) part day meetings (involving less than 5 hours including official travel time);
 (b) preparation for a formal meeting;
 (c) sub‑committee work;
 (d) formal dinners;
 (e) teleconferences;
 (f) representational activities;
 (g) other authority business.

Reduction for lengthy absence
 (2) The base fee is proportionally reduced where an office holder is unavailable to attend meetings of the authority for a period of more than 3 months, except to the extent that a reduction would be inconsistent with the terms of the office holder's appointment.