Brooks tactic stalls report

Law rules on side of Glenorchy GM

SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON not prevent working on said.

“Clearly the consequences that will follow if the injunctive relief is not granted is a crucial assessment.”

The investigation into dysfunction at the council, infighting and the breakdown of working relationships has been ongoing for more than two years. There may well be no resolution to the long-running saga this year.

When the Full Court convenes later this month, Mr McElwaine will be trying to convince the three judges that Chief Justice Blow misunderstood the mandatory and statutory obligations of a the Board from the inquiry,” he Board of Inquiry under Local Government Act.

Mr Brooks — currently in England on a family matter — has claimed the Board and Mr Easther and Ms Mason have not afforded him natural justice and have been biased against him in their conduct.

He has been on indefinite leave since April, and is still being paid his salary — about $280,000 last financial year.

Last month, Glenorchy Commissioner Sue Smith told the Mercury that Mr Brooks would more than likely be on leave until the Board of Inquiry process was complete.

A Glenorchy council spokeswoman yesterday said the council had not paid any legal fees for Mr Brooks regarding his latest round of action against the inquiry.

Glenorchy director of corporate governance and general counsel Seva Iskandarli is also on leave and being paid. the