In recent years, the LGI has investigated a number of complaints where the councillor group, or an individual councillor, has sought and received legal advice without a resolution of council or through a process that is in line with council’s own legal advice policy.
On each occasion, the legal advice sought was in relation to the employment of council’s Chief Executive Officer.
The following memo is provided to ensure that councillors are aware of their obligations under the Local Government Act.
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