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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
3-3 Councillor Appointees Reimbursement May 26, 2026 158/26
Purpose:
To provide direction regarding rates of pay and per diem allowance for Council appointees, including ratepayer
members of the Agricultural Service Board, Deputy Returning Officer, Poll Clerks, Members at Large for the
Municipal Planning Commission, and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or any other Member at
Large appointed by Council.
Policy Guidelines/Procedures:
1.0 Per Diem Allowance
Per Diem Rates for Council Appointees (as listed above under “Purpose”)
Per Diem Rates
Current Rate Rate Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Full Day $361.28 $368.51
Half Day $180.64 $184.26
The Per Diem Rate will be modified each year as needed based on any organizational market adjustments
included in the County’s approved budget.
2.0 Mileage
Council appointees will be reimbursed for their mileage using the rate determined by the Canada Revenue
Agency.
3.0 Meals
Meal reimbursement is applicable to Council appointees only when on Kneehill County business.
Alcoholic beverages shall not be charged, nor will they be reimbursed.
Council appointees who do not have, or choose not to have, an actual meal receipt, meal reimbursement will
be at the rate of $20.00 for breakfast, $20.00 for lunch, and $30.00 for supper. The meal for a spouse or
significant other shall only be paid for by Kneehill County as part of a larger business group.
Council appointees participating in a meeting by virtual attendance are not eligible for meal reimbursement.
4.0 Convention Allowance
Council appointees will receive an additional Overnight Allowance of $30.00 per night for the actual nights
spent at the convention, conference, seminar or workshop.
Approved: September 9, 2025 290/25
Approved: May 26, 2026 158/26
Review Date: May 26, 2030