The cost to pay politicians in Minto dropped when compared to numbers last year.
In total, the payout was decreased nearly $12,000 which was provided in an update from treasurer Gordon Duff.
The annual report shows salary and expenses paid to Minto council which totaled $137,057.
This was down from the $148,770 from the 2020-21 year.
The report noted issues brought on by the pandemic such as travel restrictions and less training and learning opportunities can be key aspects to reduced costs.