Council decision regarding former Councillor Louise Pascale

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, elected members considered the outcome of an investigation into three Behavioural Standards Complaints made against former Councillor Louise Pascale.

The complaints were managed through a comprehensive and independent investigation under Council’s Behavioural Management Policy, ensuring a fair and due process for all parties.

At their meeting, the elected members noted the findings and recommendations of the investigation reports. They also noted the cost of these complaints to Council, which total more than $50,000 across the three matters.

Section 262C of the Local Government Act 1999 provides that Council may only take action against elected members. Therefore, as Ms Pascale is no longer a member of Council, the elected members resolved to take no further action in relation to these complaints.

This decision was made after careful consideration and in the best interests of ratepayers.