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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
3-3 Councillor Appointees
Reimbursement
September 9, 2025 290/25
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
Nov 1, 2025
Full Day $292.85 $361.28
Half Day $146.43 $180.64
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.
An additional $30.00 per night can be claimed by appointed Council appointees who bring their spouse or
significant other to convention.
Kneehill County will pay for the Partners’ Programs attended at the Agricultural Service Board Summer Tour.
POLICY
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Council Policies 3-3 2 of 2
Policy Title Date: Motion No.
3-3 Councillor Appointees
Reimbursement
September 9, 2025 290/25
“Original Signed” “Original Signed”
Kenneth King,
Reeve
Mike Haugen,
CAO
Original: June 22, 2004
Amended: March 24, 2015
Amended: January 14, 2020 11/2020
Approved: March 9, 2021 128/2021
Approved: September 9, 2025 290/25
Review Date: September 9, 2029