An investigation into the council was given the green light in an announcement by the South Australian Minister for Local Government Gail Gago following preliminary enquiries concluded by the Office of State and Local Government Relations (OSLGR).
Burnside Council had called for the Minister to investigate an unnamed elected member, who is alleged to have repeatedly tried to discredit the council.
“The council may wish that my investigations be restricted to just only one person but I can assure you that any and all conduct that may constitute a breach will be scrutinised,” she said.
“I’m aware that there was a – a resolution was passed calling on me to investigate a particular councillor and I think it’s a decision that smacks of panic."
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