Ministers reject bill allowing MKs to give up their salaries

5 July 2020, 5:54 pm

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The Ministerial Committee for Legislation rejects a bill that would allow lawmakers to give up their monthly salary or donate it to the public coffers.

The proposed legislation was raised by Likud MK Nir Barkat, among other coalition lawmakers. Barkat, a former Jerusalem mayor who relinquished his salary when he ran the capital, laments the decision as “unfortunate.”

“Public trust in its leaders starts with a personal example,” says Barkat in a statement. “It could have been an opportunity to identify with and display a special solidarity during this difficult time.”

“I, in any case, have no intention of withdrawing my salary and the Knesset can donate it to whatever good cause it may choose.”