Sensitive Expenditure Policy
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Set out clearly the principles and decision guidelines for sensitive expenditure.
- Set out clearly defined parameters for sensitive expenditure.
- Ensure that sensitive expenditure is assessed, authorised and reviewed consistently for all elected members and staff.
Sensitive Expenditure is any Council expenditure where there may be a perceived personal benefit to elected members or staff, or any expenditure that could be considered unusual for a Council is deemed to be sensitive expenditure.