The complaints at the centre of inspector’s City of Perth probe
The City of Perth's chief executive, Michelle Reynolds, is facing an investigation involving over a dozen complaints from city staff. The complaints were discussed in a closed meeting, highlighting concerns about the council's functionality. Reynolds acknowledged that some staff may be dissatisfied with changes made during the city's reform program following a 2018 inquiry.
- ▪More than 20 individuals have lodged complaints against Michelle Reynolds, the chief executive of the City of Perth.
- ▪The investigation has been ongoing for nearly six months, led by WA Local Government Inspector Tony Brown.
- ▪Reynolds stated that the city's reform program may have caused dissatisfaction among some staff members.
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