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Rescuer’s call for help THE tragic deaths of two scuba divers at Mornington pier has led to calls for safety equipment from Robert De Santis, pictured, the man who tried in vain to help dive instructor Leonie Hanson and her pupil. “Plea for safety gear in wake of scuba deaths”, Page 5 Picture: Yanni
Mayor allowed over the ‘limit’ Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au A TRIP to Canberra this week by Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Graham Pittock on top of him already spending more than $10,000 in "professional development" has again highlighted concerns about the vagueness of the councillor expenses policy. Cr Pittock is rubbing shoulders with political leaders at this month's National General Assembly from 19-22 June. On Monday last week, council approved Cr Pit-
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tock's request to attend, despite the mayor already having spent $10,091 on “professional development” this term. Cr Pittock will attend as an official representative of the shire at the estimated cost of $2678 allocated to his conferences and seminars account. A report detailing the request noted that legal advice from Maddocks Lawyers in March this year found that the council's expenses policy is “not clear” and that the $4000 annual councillor allocation should be used as “an example” rather than a capped figure. As a result of the legal advice, council's govern-
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“No I didn't. I recall having a conversation with the CEO to clarify our position.” Mr Spiteri said. He said the legal advice was “general” in nature and applied to all councillors equally. After the meeting Cr Pittock said he hoped to network with politicians and other local government officials at the assembly, which is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition leader Bill Shorten. The title of this year's assembly, which will focus on ways local government around the world is being “innovative”, is Partners in Innovative and Prosperous Australia.
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