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Can a councillor / chair claim allowance to cover acting clerk duties?

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Although a councillor/ chairman cannot receive a wage, can a one off allowance be paid to cover a month of duties?
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No. An allowance is no different from a wage. A councillor cannot receive payment for acting as an officer of the council in any circumstances, or for 12 months after ceasing to be a councillor. Extreme caution should be exercised in making any payment to a councillor, as improper payments could well be deemed criminal.
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