Council Remuneration

The purpose of Council remuneration is to provide an incentive for community members to hold public office and to show appreciation for those that dedicate their time and effort to the governance responsibility of City services, operations and programs.

Remuneration for Port Coquitlam City Council is calculated annually in accordance with Council Remuneration Policy #7.14.04 and is intended to provide fair compensation in a transparent manner. In accordance with Port Coquitlam’s Council Remuneration Policy, the remuneration rates for Council as of 2023 are as follows:

Mayor – $154, 736 per annum
Mayor’s transportation allowance – $8, 774 per annum
- Mayor’s Total Annual Remuneration = $163,510
Councillor – $49,174 per annum
Acting Mayor Stipend – $4,344 per annum. Each Councillor is assigned two months per year to serve as Acting Mayor.
Acting Mayor transportation allowance $2,705 per annum. Each Councillor is assigned two months per year to serve as Acting Mayor.
- Councillor’s Total Annual Remuneration = $56,197