It is understood that five councillors are set to leave before May's election.
Each could receive a tax-free golden handshake of up to £70,000
Other councils have named those standing down but Liberal Democrate run East Dunbarton has refused to name names.
John Morrison Lib Dem leader said "it's no secret" but did not say who the councillors were.
Two Labour councillors, Tom Smith and Edward McGaughrin have already said they are standing down.
In another move 'Scottish hockey' have backed 'SportScotland' in their concerns over the East Dunbartonshire schools PPP project.
With local elections in May some councillors could choose to take the money rather take the risk of being voted out.
2 comments:
I would love to know where you got this figure of £70,000 from. As according to the Scotland on Sunday of the 21 January 2007,
"Under the scheme, councillors with between four and 10 years' service will get £10,000, those with 10 to 15 years' service, £15,000 and those with more than 15 years, £20,000."
Can you enlighten me or at the very least post a correction to this statement.
Having realised that my wifes picture has appeared here I would add that this is my comment not hers.
The figure comes from the Milngavie Herald and includes a 'Golden Handshake' from the council.
Hope this answers your question.
James
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