Commissioner Best tying up loose ends

9.5 Late Reports   

9. OFFICER’S REPORTS 9.5 LATE REPORTS 
9.5.1 Allegations of Serious Misconduct 

AGENDA – ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 25 MAY 2015

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION  

“That the Commissioner note the contents of the various reports and advise the York Community that:  

1. In respect to the FitzGerald Report: 

(i)    The views contained within the FitzGerald report reflect those of its  author  

(ii)   The FitzGerald report is not a document which has been adopted  by the Shire  

(iii) The Shire does not endorse the FitzGerald Report and will not be acting in      accordance with its recommendations 

2. In respect to the local Blog: 

 … “It has come to the Shire of York’s attention that there is a web-site operating under the title “Shire of York 6302 Voice of York blog”, styled as the official, unofficial site. 

 The Shire of York has no connection to this blog or its previous incarnation.  It does not endorse its contents and it in no way represents the views or opinions of the Shire of York.”… 

3. The Shire is obliged to create and maintain a safe workplace for its employees (Local Government Act & Worksafe) and will take all steps necessary to protect staff and the reputation of the organisation and not allow that to be infringed.”

Below..... Ray Hooper's letter 8 October 2014, requesting "definitive action by absolute majority decision, as follows":

Today's Council meeting is probably the only opportunity for Commissioner Best to bury the Report for good, as it is highly unlikely that any successive collective will vote with an absolute majority to do the same.