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Shoalhaven City Council - Councillors
Name
MayorClr Joanna Gash
Postal Address
C/- Shoalhaven City CouncilPO Box 42NOWRA NSW 2541
ACCUSATIONS OVER AUDIT COMMITTEEVACANCIES MISLEADING SAYS MAYOR
Mayor Joanna Gash has called on CIr Andrew Guile to substantiate his allegations that recentlyannounced vacancies for Council's Audit Committee could lead to political manipulation and jobsfor friends.
Mrs Gash said CIr Guile must reveal what information he had that compelled him to warn ofattempts by new Councillors to dominate the committee with their political friends.
"This is an extremely serious allegation and CIr Guile is now obliged to back up his statement withproof", Mrs Gash said.
"A statement like this is tantamount to an accusation of corruption and if he has any evidence ofcorrupt behaviour, he is obliged to bring it to the attention of the General Manager without delay.
Mrs Gash said that obligation would apply equally to matters arising out of the term of theprevious Council which have not been satisfactorily explained.
Mrs Gash said that even a cursory glance at Councils website would reveal the term of thepresent independent members of the Audit Committee expired in September.
"We appreciate the value of existing members and as expressions of interest are now being calledfor, they are invited to re-apply.
"Those positions are vacant and have to be filled - that is the process that is being followed.
"To now turn around and throw mud without one iota of proof can only undermine the credibilityof this Council and the rebuilding of trust between Council and the community', Mrs Gash said.
Media Contact: Joanna Gash 0427 160 17030 October 2012