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Decision to dismiss complaint

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The assessor may decide to dismiss a complaint about the conduct of a councillor if the assessor is satisfied—

(a)

the conduct—

(i)

has already been, or is being, dealt with by another entity; or

(ii)

does not constitute misconduct; or

(b)

the complaint—

(i)

is frivolous or vexatious; or

(ii)

was made other than in good faith; or

Examples—

a complaint made for a mischievous purpose or maliciously

(iii)

lacks substance or credibility; or

(c)

dealing with the complaint—

(i)

would not be in the public interest; or

(ii)

would be an unjustifiable use of resources.

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