Natural Resources Management Boards

In reply to Mr SPEIRS (Bright) (1 August 2017). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Climate Change): I have been advised:

The presiding members (board chair) of all eight regional NRM boards are paid $258 per four-hour session plus $64.50 per hour for out of session duties. This has not changed since 2008.

All presiding members are paid the same rate.

Members of all eight regional NRM boards are paid the same rate of $206 per four-hour session plus $64.50 per hour for out of session duties. This also has not changed since 2008.

Presiding members from all eight boards are paid an annual retention allowance. General members are not paid a retention allowance.