Information for employers – Municipal councillors

What it contains

This fact sheet outlines changes to the accident compensation act which means people may receive workers compensation if they are injured while completing duties as a municipal councillor. It covers topics such as:

• who is the employer of a municipal councillor
• when is a municipal councillor considered to be carrying out duties as a councillor
• if payments to councillors are included in the council's premium
• if a councillor's injury claim impacts the council's premium
• what are the return to work requirements of an injured municipal councillor
• what is considered suitable employment for an injured councillor
• who can perform the role of a return to work coordinator for councillors