Report highlighted evidence of ‘broad dysfunction’ which could see council placed under independent administration, government says
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One of Sydney’s largest and fastest-growing councils could be placed in the hands of an independent administrator after a probe revealed evidence of broad dysfunction.
The state government has ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool City Council and will move to postpone its September elections following an investigation into alleged staff conflicts of interest and its general operations.
Continue reading…Report highlighted evidence of ‘broad dysfunction’ which could see council placed under independent administration, government saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastOne of Sydney’s largest and fastest-growing councils could be placed in the hands of an independent administrator after a probe revealed evidence of broad dysfunction.The state government has ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool City Council and will move to postpone its September elections following an investigation into alleged staff conflicts of interest and its general operations.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…