Councillors and Council Officers Responsibilities and Remuneration
The Council
The Council is run by councillors, who are elected by the local community. Councillors are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the local community about local services and budgets, such as Council Tax.
Each councillor represents a specific area and serves for a period of four years. The work of a councillor includes
- holding surgeries to help local people,
- supporting local organisations,
- campaigning on local issues,
- developing links with all parts of the community.
You can view or download Elected Members' Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses. They are entitled to allowances and expenses to cover some of the costs of carrying out their public duties. All councillors abide by a code of conduct, part of which requires them to declare any financial interests, gifts or hospitality that could influence any decisions they make.
For more information on our Councillors and their portfolios, please visit our page entitled Clackmannanshire Wards and Councillors.
Leader of the Council
The Leader of the Council is Gary Womersley. He was elected to the post of Leader in January 2012. He leads on policy development and implementation.
For more information, you can visit Councillor Womersley's web page.
Portfolio holders
The first Council meeting following the election is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 17th May. Information on portfolio holders will be posted as soon as they are agreed.
For information on Council meetings, you can view our Clackmannanshire Council's Committees page.
Council Staff
Whilst the elected councillors provide the policies, paid employees (council officers) put them into practice. The Council employs over 2,500 staff; these include school teachers, social workers and staff responsible for a wide range of services benefitting the local community.
Senior Management Team
The Senior Management Team is responsible for managing the activities of the Council staff and for advising councillors on the potential implications of political decisions.
By law, senior Council staff are not allowed to participate in any party political activity and are expected to advise and assist all councillors irrespective of their political affiliation.
- Elaine McPherson, Chief Executive
- Director of Services to People (position vacant)
- Garry Dallas, Director of Services to Communities
- Nikki Bridle, Director of Finance & Corporate Services
- Stuart Crickmar, Head of Strategy and Customer Services
- Julie Burnett, Senior Support Services Manager
The Chief Executive
Information on Clackmannanshire Council's Chief Executive, Elaine McPherson is contained on our Chief Executive's Responsibilities and Remuneration page.
Remuneration of Senior Management Team
The table below provides information about the remuneration of the Chief Executive and other members of the Senior Management Team. It also provides information about any additional payments they receive, such as reimbursement of business expenses or payment for running local elections. All managerial staff are subject to annual appraisal, and progression on the scale only happens if satisfactory progress is evidenced.
| Name | Position | Salary (in bands of £5,000 or actual) | Additional Payments eg Expenses, Election fees etc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine McPherson | Chief Executive | £94,000 | |
| Position vacant | Director of Services to People | - | |
| Nikki Bridle | Director of Finance and Corporate Services | £84,045 | |
| Garry Dallas | Director of Development and Environmental Services | £81,000 |
Pension
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) covers council employees and some councillors. The LGPS is a contributory scheme; employees contribute 5.5% - 7.5% of their own salaries to the scheme.
Employers' contributions to the LGPS vary depending upon how much is needed to ensure benefits under the Scheme are properly funded, and are set independently.
The rules governing the pension scheme are contained in regulations made by Parliament.
Further information about the scheme can be found on the LGPS website.
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Contact information
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Strategy & Customer Services, Communications & Marketing
Greenfield House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2AD
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: press@clacks.gov.uk
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