A bid by the RACT board of directors to increase their fees by more than $200,000 has been accepted by the organisation's voting members.
More than 129,000 RACT members were able to cast a vote on whether its 12 directors should get a pay increase from $407,432 to $610,000, with that amount to be shared between them.
But two new member vacancies on the board have been left open after each of the three candidates standing for the positions did not receive the required minimum number of votes.
The fee increase has been slammed by Australian Manufacturing Workers Union state organiser Jacob Batt, who said a majority of RACT employees were experiencing wage cuts, while the board experienced pay rises.
Mr Batt, who attended the annual general meeting on Tuesday, said the failure to elect two new members, which included a re-election of board members Phil Jones and Ralph Doedens, could be viewed as a reaction to the board wanting to give itself a 50 per cent pay rise.
RACT chief executive Mark Mugnaioni said all eligible members had the opportunity to vote on the proposals put forward.
"Of RACT's over 129,000 potential voting members, 929 actively voted, with only 370 voting against the recommendation," Mr Mugnaioni said.
"Two casual vacancies on the board will also be filled shortly according to the process outlined in our constitution."
Mr Mugnaioni has said previously that an acquisition to take 100 per cent ownership of RACT Insurance had led to the director fee rise.
"This acquisition will see the RACT Group almost double in size, and our board members will take on increased complexity, responsibility and liability as a result.
"[A] review found that director fees should be commensurate with fees paid to board members of other similar organisations. It is proposed that fees be increased in recognition of this, however the resolution is seeking to increase to less than...similar organisations."
