Council staff used personal email to discuss response to misconduct investigation, ICAC hears
The ICAC has revealed that former City of Parramatta chief executive Gail Connolly used personal emails to coordinate responses to a misconduct investigation. Evidence presented at the inquiry indicated that this practice was common under her leadership, as she sought to avoid scrutiny from freedom of information laws. The inquiry also highlighted concerns about the accessibility of her communications by council IT staff and the ICAC.
- ▪Gail Connolly was investigated by the ICAC over allegations of misconduct in 2024.
- ▪Council staff frequently used personal email addresses for official business under Connolly's leadership.
- ▪Connolly expressed concerns about her communications being accessed under freedom of information laws.
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