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can a non-council member be the rfo for a council

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The RFO (Responsible Financial Officer) is often a role that is carried out by the council clerk. So, yes, the RFO is frequently not a councillor. It can be any suitable person.

It is a function that must be fulfilled for a council to operate properly, so a council that has any financial transactions will need to appoint someone as RFO.

If the RFO is not a councillor, they may receive remuneration or may act voluntarily. A councillor acting as RFO may not be paid (and cannot be a paid officer for 12 months after ceasing to be a councillor).
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