Decision details

A formal investigation was undertaken further to allegations made by Councillor Graham Jeal that Councillor Tim Harrison had breached the Councillor Code of Conduct. The investigation found that a breach of the Councillor Code of Conduct had occurred. The matter was referred to a meeting of the Hearing Review Panel (the Panel). The Panel was requested to consider the investigator’s report in accordance with the Council’s procedures for dealing with complaints against councillors. It was the role of the Panel to make a decision on the investigator’s findings as to whether Councillor Harrison had breached the Councillor Code of Conduct.

Prior to the commencement of formal business, the Panel were informed that the Independent Person was unable to attend the Hearing due to ill health. After deliberating, both the Panel and the subject councillor confirmed that they were content to proceed in his absence.