Code of Conduct report

At tonight's meeting, Council considered the adverse Code of Conduct report against me.

Council decided to await the outcome of the Court appeal.

I've included the Code of Conduct Reviewer's report below.

ITEM-40 CCL 20/04/10 - CODE OF CONDUCT SOLE REVIEWER’S REPORT ON COMPLAINT AGAINST COUNCILLOR OSBORNE

MOTION: (COUNCILLORS G BOYD/N NELMES)

1 Council receives the Code of Conduct report on a complaint against Councillor Michael Osborne.

2 Council notes the reviewer's determination.

3 Council resolves pursuant to Clause 12.25 (c) of the Code of Conduct that Councillor Osborne receive counseling on distinguishing between undertaking the role of Councillor in accordance with Section 232(2) of the Local Government Act and his role as a private citizen.

Councillor Luke gave notice of a foreshadowed motion that being the Officer's recommendation.

Councillor Jackson then gave notice of a foreshadowed motion that being Parts 1 and 2 of the motion only.

During discussion it was advised that Councillor Osborne had lodged an appeal in respect of this matter.

Councillor Luke moved a procedural motion that the matter lie on the table pending the result of the appeal.

PROCEDURAL MOTION
RESOLVED: (COUNCILLORS B LUKE/T CRAKANTHORP)
The matter lie on the table until after the result of Councillor Osborne's appeal is known.