At its meeting tonight Council considered a report in relation to a Councillor Code of Conduct matter, under the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020.
A report was tabled which details the independent panel's findings into a Councillor conduct matter. The Act establishes a Councillor conduct framework that provides a clear hierarchy for the management of Councillor conduct matters.
"The correct process was followed in strict accordance with the Act and the outcomes will be implemented. The matter has now been finalized," said Latrobe City Council, Chief Executive Officer Steven Piasente.
Latrobe City Mayor, Cr Kellie O'Callaghan noted, "It is important that all Councillors uphold the standard of behaviour defined in our code of conduct that we have all agreed to maintain. Our community has put a lot of trust in us, as a Council, to lead in a thoughtful, fair, safe and transparent way.
"I am confident that all Councillors will work together effectively into the future and will support Councillor Ferguson.
"This will allow us to continue to deliver for our community, through the agreed work within the Council Plan and to forge ahead with new opportunities with a focus on our local economy, transition of industries and our valued and highly skilled workforce, along with the ongoing recovery from recent emergency incidents and the persistent impacts of COVID-19.
"We will continue to leverage on the significant developments and growth of past years, as we work together and with our community to transition and transform our City."
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