Former council boss asked execs to identify potential job for niece, ICAC told
Gail Connolly, the former Parramatta council boss, is under investigation by the ICAC for allegedly attempting to secure a job for her niece. Despite her claims of no involvement, evidence suggests she sent her niece's resume to executives and sought suitable roles. The inquiry is also examining other allegations against Connolly and her associates regarding recruitment practices.
- ▪Gail Connolly sent her niece's resume to council executives while denying involvement in her recruitment.
- ▪The head of human resources warned Connolly that hiring her niece would be a poor decision due to potential conflicts of interest.
- ▪The ICAC is investigating multiple allegations against Connolly, including misuse of confidential information.
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