Directing a member of Council staff
124 Directing a member of Council staff
A Councillor must not intentionally direct, or seek to direct, a member of Council staff—
in the exercise of a delegated power, or the performance of a delegated duty or function, of the Council; or
in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty or function exercised or performed by the member as an authorised officer under this Act or any other Act; or
in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty or function the member exercises or performs in an office or position the member holds under this Act or any other Act; or
in relation to advice provided to the Council or a delegated committee, including advice in a report to the Council or delegated committee.
Penalty: 120 penalty units.
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