In the new year, Dauphin City Council members will be getting raises to their monthly indemnities.

The mayor will now be paid 2,581 dollars monthly, the deputy mayor will be paid 1,176 dollars and the councillors will receive 1,023 dollars every month.

Council members can also receive 28 dollars an hour for attending local board and committee meetings. They can receive a maximum of 140 dollars for attending those meetings.