Earlier this week, Mick Stefanovic (CMI), David Walker (Team Manager Investigations) and Dawn Bray (Manager Strategy Governance and Operations) presented a workshop at the Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC) in Darwin.
The workshop provided the opportunity to share the nature of the work being undertaken by the LGI - with particular focus on our ongoing Councillor Conduct Framework Review, with a broad grouping of peer agencies.
"Our presentation was well received, and judging by the questions from the audience, it seems as though managing councillor conduct is a challenge in all Australian states and territories," reflected CMI Michael Stefanovic.
The LGI team also met with staff from the Local Government Unit of the Northern Territory, who are also undertaking a review of their councillor conduct framework.
"We also took the opportunity to hold an inaugural meeting with our local government integrity counterparts in Queensland, the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA)," noted CMI Michael Stefanovic.
Headed by Bronwyn Blagoev, the OIA deals with all allegations relating to poor councillor conduct, including allegations relating to breaches of legislation.
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