‘Want to work with my team at Parra?’ Former CEO’s message to niece revealed at ICAC
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) revealed that former Parramatta council CEO Gail Connolly offered her niece a job as a personal assistant to the mayor via text message. Connolly warned her niece that they would be scrutinized and advised her to lock down her social media profiles. The inquiry is examining the hiring practices of the council's top staff.
- ▪Gail Connolly offered her niece a job as PA to the Lord Mayor over text message.
- ▪Connolly warned her niece that people would be looking for dirt on them both.
- ▪Emails showed that Connolly sent her niece's resume to her private email address.
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