We see that the outcome of yesterday’s disciplinary hearing confirmed an earlier Ombudsman ruling that Swansea council cabinet member Mary Jones breached the code of conduct. But they concluded that no action should be taken against the Lib Dem councillor.
The three member Adjudication Panel decided that advice given to Jones by the Council’s head legal dude that she did not need to declare an interest when taking part in an appointments meeting – even though her husband was a candidate – was dubious to say the least. We hear that a number of Swansea councillors have picked up on the very same point.
Meanwhile, Tawe Talk has helpfully provided a link to the council’s Standards Committee which clarifies how a £5000 indemnity was recommended for Councillor Jones who has responsibility for legal services within her portfolio.
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