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Joe Gauci resigned as a Baw Baw Shire Central Ward Councillor making allegations about council on way out
After resigning as a Baw Baw Shire Central Ward Councillor, Joe Gauci made allegations about the council which will be investigated, with updates to follow.
At the Baw Baw Shire Council meeting tonight, Cr Joe Gauci announced his immediate resignation, leaving the council chamber in shock. Cr Gauci cited the negative impact on his family as the reason for his decision.
Former Baw Baw Shire Councillor Joe Gauci
Mayor Annemarie McCabe also revealed that in his resignation, Cr Gauci made allegations about council procedures, processes, and conduct. She assured that his allegations will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. Cr Gauci has a long history of serving the Baw Baw Shire community, having been a councillor for 11 years, including three years as the mayor.
Statement from the mayor
At last night's ordinary council meeting, Joe Gauci resigned his position as a Baw Baw Shire Central Ward councillor. In doing so, he made some allegations about council processes and conduct. His allegations will be taken seriously. They will be fully investigated, and appropriate action taken in due course. Further updates will be provided when appropriate.
Mr Gauci has served Baw Baw Shire for 11 years as councillor, including 3 terms as Mayor. Many in the community will have worked closely with him over this time and his sudden resignation will come as a shock to them as it has to me. On behalf of Baw Baw Shire Council, I'd like to express our gratitude for his service.
With regards to Mr Gauci's vacated Central Ward seat on council, we are now in contact with the Victorian Electoral Commission and the required procedures are underway. We will work through the next steps and processes in accordance with VEC regulations and will provide an update as soon as possible.
Pictures from Cr Joe Gauci Facebook page.
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