What TEI council members are paid
What TEI council members are paid
This page sets out the maximum fees payable to tertiary education institution (TEI) council members.
This page sets out the maximum fees payable to tertiary education institution (TEI) council members.
The Minister responsible for tertiary education determines the maximum fees that can be paid to council members under section 179 of the Education Act 1989 . The Minister operates within the Fees framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest (CO 19 (1)).
Each council determines the actual fees within this maximum. If the Chief Executive or Vice-Chancellor is a member of the council, they are not entitled to fees.
Section 179 of the Education Act 1989
An integrated fee structure for all council members of TEIs was introduced in 2015. The new maximum fees are set out in the table below.
MAXIMUM FEES FOR ALL TEI COUNCIL MEMBERS |
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Level: size of tertiary |
Chair or |
Deputy Chair or |
Member |
Level One |
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Level Two |
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Level Three |
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Level Four |
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Expenses
Section 179(2) of the Act entitles a council member, in accordance with the fees framework, to be reimbursed from the TEI’s funds for actual and reasonable travelling and other expenses incurred in carrying out their role.