Decision Maker: Hearing Review Panel

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: A formal investigation was undertaken further to allegations made by Councillor Penny Milnes that Councillor Steven Cunnington had breached the Councillor Code of Conduct. The investigation found that breaches of the Councillor Code of Conduct had occurred. The matter was referred to a meeting of the Hearing Review Panel (the Panel). The Panel was requested to consider the investigator’s report in accordance with the Council’s procedures for dealing with complaints against councillors. It was the role of the Panel to make a decision on the investigator’s findings as to whether Councillor Cunnington had breached the Councillor Code of Conduct.