Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo
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- 297 pages
Summary
The report's own summary: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, pages 11 to 24
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The Corruption and Crime Commission examined misconduct risks arising from relationships between City of Wanneroo elected members and lobbyists.
Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 11
Its inquiries covered development proposals, a power line dispute and the election of a regional council chairperson.
Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 11 · Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 13 · Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 15 · Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 17
The Commission formed misconduct opinions about the deputy mayor’s failure to disclose an impartiality interest and his assistance in concealing prohibited retail trading.
Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 13 · Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 16
It concluded that relationships based on favours or influence exposed public officers to misconduct risks.
Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 24
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
A relationship between a public officer and a lobbyist which is founded on favours or influence gives rise to a very obvious risk of misconduct by the public officer.
Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 24
- Opinion
In those circumstances, Mr Salpietro’s conduct in sending the letter does not constitute misconduct under section 4 of the CCC Act.
Report on the Investigation of Alleged Public Sector Misconduct at the City of Wanneroo.pdf, page 15
Findings and recommendations
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