WA news LIVE: South Perth council boss quits over ‘dysfunction’
The chief executive of the City of South Perth has quit, penning a scathing parting letter blaming dysfunction and factional politics for her departure.
In a letter, Liz Ledger said she was appointed a year ago to address the deep-seated, long-standing dysfunction within the chambers, but was continuously prevented from fulfilling her mandate.
“The City of South Perth has exhibited classic symptoms of dysfunction ... councillor resignations and reported psychosocial injuries,” she wrote.
“Unfortunately, when councillors do not understand their statutory roles and responsibilities, the fundamental distinction between the role of CEO and the governing role of councillors becomes distorted.
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