| 12 January 2022 |
Not included pursuant to s150DZ |
It was alleged that a Councillor’s post to their personal social media site was disrespectful to members of the community regarding their views on vaccination. |
Inappropriate conduct or misconduct |
OIA |
19 January 2022 |
Dismissed |
The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009, on the basis that the conduct does not reach the threshold of inappropriate conduct or misconduct. |
| 18 January 2022 |
Not included pursuant to s150DZ |
It is alleged that Councillors mismanaged a local waterway. |
Inappropriate conduct or misconduct |
OIA |
25 January 2022 |
Dismissed |
The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) as the complaint does not raise a reasonable suspicion of inappropriate conduct or misconduct of a councillor.
The matters identified in the complaint are not about Councillor conduct but administrative actions of Council, and other agencies, and therefore do not come under the jurisdiction of the OIA. |
| 22 March 2022 |
Not included pursuant to s150DZ |
It is alleged a Councillor had engaged in inappropriate conduct at a council event.
It is alleged a councillor had engaged in inappropriate conduct at a council event.
|
Inappropriate conduct or misconduct |
OIA |
4 April 2022 |
Dismissed |
The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 as the conduct does not raise a reasonable suspicion of
inappropriate conduct or misconduct within the meaning of the Act. |
| 6 April 2022 |
Not included pursuant to s150DZ |
It was alleged a Councillor made a
misleading statement in a meeting
about a project. |
Inappropriate conduct or misconduct |
OIA |
9 May 2022 |
Dismissed |
The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(c)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 as further dealing with the complaint would be an unjustifiable use of resources. This decision was made given the relatively minor nature of the comments and the fact that their import could be open to interpretation. |
| 20 April 2022 |
Not included pursuant to s150DZ |
It is alleged a councillor engaged in inappropriate conduct when the Councillor made an announcement in a newsletter about a traffic issue in the councillor’s division. |
Inappropriate conduct or misconduct |
OIA |
11 May 2022 |
Dismissed |
The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 as the conduct does not raise a reasonable suspicion of inappropriate conduct or misconduct. |
| 28 August 2022 |
Not included pursuant to s150DZ |
It is alleged a Councillor engaged in inappropriate conduct when the Councillor refused to disclose to a resident details of confidential discussions in relation to a council decision. |
Inappropriate conduct or misconduct |
OIA |
12 September 2022 |
Dismissed |
The OIA dismissed this matter pursuant to section 150X(a)(ii) of the Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) as the conduct does not raise a reasonable suspicion of inappropriate conduct or misconduct. |