Moved by Councillor Martin,
Seconded by Councillor Maher -
That Council;
Asks the CEO
1. To determine if there has been a breach of the relevant sections of the Local Government Act by the publication of reports on March 5th, 2026, and later, about the claimed condition of council owned property and any allegation of the Council pursuit of the payment of debts claimed to be owed by a private individual, and
2. In the event of determining a breach has occurred, determine what action could be taken, including but not limited to informing any relevant integrity agency of what has occurred.
Discussion ensued, during which Councillor Davis raised a Point of Order that the item should be discussed in confidence or withdrawn.
The Lord Mayor ruled in favour of the Point of Order and the motion was withdrawn.
Undertaking – Confidential Information
In response to a query from Councillor Martin, an undertaking was given to provide Council Members with information on the confidentiality of an article published by The Advertiser on 7 March 2026.