Council fees

Under section 179 of the Education Act 1989, the Minister of Education determines the maximum fees payable to members except the Chief Executive. Councils determine the fees payable within this maximum.

The current maximum levels of fees payable to university and wānanga Council members are:

• Council Chairs: a maximum of $25,350 (gross) per annum, by way of honorarium
• other Council members: a maximum of $320 (gross) per day limited to a maximum of $14,400 (gross) per annum
• Deputy Chairs may be paid an additional 25 percent of the members' daily rate.

Section 179(2) of the Education Act 1989 entitles Councils to set the payment to members of expenses for travel and childcare.

The objective of the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Act 2009 is to strengthen the governance capability and effectiveness of polytechnic councils. To support these aims the fees payable to polytechnic Council members have been adjusted to ensure the highest calibre of governors can be recruited and retained.

The current maximum levels of fees payable to polytechnic Council members are:

Level	Position	Maximum Annual Fee Payable
Level One ITPs with income of $60 million or more per annum	Chair	$32,000
	Deputy	$20,000
	Member	$16,000
Level Two ITPs with income less than $60 million per annum	Chair	$28,800
	Deputy	$18,000
	Member	$14,400

Section 179(2) of the Education Act 1989 entitles Councils to set the payment to members for expenses related to travel and childcare.