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when councillors decided to review the 1500 delegations possessed by the CEO and staff - powers they can use without reference to councillors. While many of these delegations are necessary, councillors feel too much power resides with the bureaucracy. For instance, councillors didn’t know of a recent decision to sell council land until they read of it in
newspaper advertisements. At the 29 January meeting Mr Roach threatened to shut down council by refusing to act on delegated powers. “That means the council business stops,” Mr Roach said. “I’ve got no problems with that. I’m happy to give all the delegations back.” Continued Page 2
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PRESSURE is mounting on CEO of the Southern Downs Regional Council Andrew Roach, with four of nine councillors preparing to move against him. However Mr Roach claims he has a good working relationship with councillors.
It can also be revealed that Mr Roach was dismissed from his former position with Port MacquarieHastings council in NSW before he was employed by the SDRC. Councillors have been at odds over the amount of power Mr Roach wields and the way he wields it. Matters came to a head at the last council meeting on January 29
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YOUNG citizens Kezzia and Bonnie Tapping, left, and organisers Jon Colfs and Elizabeth Ure are among a group of 30 residents supporting a Renew Warwick scheme to bring the city to life. Included in the proposed initiatives are a creative tourism hub, arts spaces and community garden to support healthy living and economic growth. 114648_01 Full report Page 7
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