• Attend training that reinforces elected member obligations under the Behavioural Standards as well as providing actionable steps that Councillor Pascale can take to re-build her working relationships with her fellow elected members.
In relation to Behavioural Standards Complaint 2, Council noted that by engaging in a series of conduct former Councillor Pascale's conduct breached the following Behavioural Standards.
1.2 Act in a way that generates community trust and confidence in the Council.
1.4 Act in a reasonable, just, respectful and non -discriminatory way.
1.5 When making public comments, including comments to the media, on Council decisions and Council matters, show respect for others and clearly indicate their views are personal and are not those of the Council.
2.2 Take all reasonable steps to provide accurate information to the community and the Council.
2.5 Act in a manner consistent with their roles, as defined in section 59 of the Act.
3.1 Establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, collaboration, and cooperation with all Council members.
3.2 Not bully other Council members.
The investigation report recommended that in relation to this matter, former Cr Pascale should.
• Provide a public apology to the subject of the behaviour in objectively genuine terms apologising for how her behaviour departed from the expectations incumbent on elected members, and deliver that apology in a way that does not offend the confidentiality obligations under the Policy; and • Attend training or instruction directed towards the Behavioural Standards for Council Members, workplace bullying and harassment and her obligations as an elected member.
In relation to Behavioural Standards Complaint 3, Council noted that through her conduct after the 10 September 2024 Council meeting, former Councillor Louise Pascale breached the following Behavioural Standards.
1.4 Act in a reasonable, just, respectful and non -discriminatory way.
2.5 Act in a manner consistent with their roles, as defined in section 59 of the Act.
3.1 Establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, collaboration, and cooperation with all Council members.
3.2 Not bully other Council members.
The investigation report recommended that in relation to this matter.
