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Council Staff Bunker Down In A Fortress – Former Mayor

Tuesday, 31 July 2012 00:37

Former Shoalhaven Mayor Greg Watson has warned senior city staff it would be most unwise to ignore any request from council to relax tight new security surrounding the executive offices.

Until recently members of the public used to be able to walk in off the street, and speak directly with the personal assistants of the general manager and mayor.

Security has now been beefed up, and people wishing to speak with the Mayor or GM's office have to go via reception.

Cr Greg Watson, who has accused staff of developing a fortress like mentality , is planning to move a notice of motion at a meeting this evening to have access revert to the previous arrangements

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