Decision

A formal investigation was
undertaken further to allegations made by Councillor Graham Jeal
that Councillor Tim Harrison had breached the Councillor Code of
Conduct. The investigation found that a breach of the Councillor
Code of Conduct had occurred. The matter was referred to a meeting
of the Hearing Review Panel (the Panel). The Panel was requested to
consider the investigator’s report in accordance with the
Council’s procedures for dealing with complaints against
councillors. It was the role of the Panel to make a decision on the
investigator’s findings as to whether Councillor Harrison had
breached the Councillor Code of Conduct.
 
Prior to the commencement of
formal business, the Panel were informed that the Independent
Person was unable to attend the Hearing due to ill health. After
deliberating, both the Panel and the subject councillor confirmed
that they were content to proceed in his absence.