Indignant North Ayrshire Council chief Marie Burns has hit out on the leaking of confidential papers on subsequent yr’s price range.
Hypothesis in an Irvine Herald unique story advised training posts throughout the authority had been in jeopardy as main cuts may very well be wanted to assist stability the price range.
Garnock Valley Councillor, Margaret Johnson, requested in a query: “Does the Chief agree with me that the leaking of confidential papers reveals a whole lack of integrity and respect in direction of all North Ayrshire Council employees, fellow Elected members and the voting public.”
Councillor Burns replied: “Sure, I completely agree together with her. Not solely is it disrespectful nevertheless it undermines the belief of members and officers to work collectively for the good thing about our residents and our communities.
“I've seen this occur in different councils however by no means within the 10 years I've been a councillor has it occurred in North Ayrshire.
“I don’t actually know what leaking this data was meant to realize however we now have employees heading into Christmas frightened about their jobs, that's despicable.
“I do not know the way and whoever leaked what is barely a dialogue at this stage - and the identical dialogue with potential choices that we've yearly can have a look at themselves within the mirror.
“I'd remind anyone watching this that no choices can be made on the price range till March 1 and when they're made all choices can be mentioned and the ultimate determination can be made by all members on this chamber.”
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