Buckinghamshire Council Pay Policy Statement 2022

Last updated: 1 July 2022

9. Transparency

9.1 In accordance with Chapter 8 of the Localism Act 2011, the Council will prepare a Pay Policy Statement each year in accordance with the Localism Act and related guidance under section 40 provided by the Secretary of State. The annual Pay Policy Statement may be amended from time to time. The Pay Policy Statements and amendments will be approved by Full Council of Buckinghamshire Council.

9.2 The Council’s annual Pay Policy Statement and any amendments will be published on its website along with details of remuneration of the Council’s Chief Officers.

9.3 Publication of the Pay Policy Statement, any amendments and details of remuneration will be in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and with the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2011.

9.4 The Council in compliance with the Local Government Transparency Code 2014 publishes information about:

  • the number of employees whose remuneration in that year was at least £50,000 in brackets of £5,000
  • details of remuneration and job title of certain senior employees whose salary is at least £50,000, and
  • employees whose salaries are £150,000 or more must also be identified by name