Readers will be aware of Wales's Auditor General investigation of Anglesey Council commenced on Monday 30th March 2009.
There nevertheless appears to be great confusion regarding "what exactly" is going on within the Council.
The team from the Wales Auditor Generals office headed by Rod Alcott are conducting interviews of politicians and senior corporate Directors to establish the facts. The Auditor Generals' office have set up camp at Oriel Mon where public participation is invited to help Rod Alcotts team with their enquiries.
We also hear of North Wales Police being called in by a "senior member of staff" with accusations of bullying. Anglesey residents must wonder what on earth is going on, why would the Council seek to have the MD despatched along with other Senior staff?
There are allegations and counter-allegations nevertheless the word amongst those in "the know" seems to be pointing towards a key principle. When decisions are made by the politicians there seems to be a problem in getting those decisions implemented, viz; a lack of co-operation by some Corporate Directors. This has apparently led to an erosion of trust and the situation as set out above.
Fundamental principles are at stake, no less than the "impartiality" of some public servants is called into question. Council workers are, after all, "Civil Servants" who are expected to execute orders regardless of political flags, colours or their own personal political beliefs.
An inability or failure of senior management to act with probity leaves the ruling political coalition with no option but to "cleanse" the Council. If individuals have grievances or bad personal experiences or been given the "rough end of the pineapple" by the Council whether via politician or staff member then it is important you make The Wales Auditor General aware of the problems you experienced.
Business is suffering in Anglesey not only because of the recession but also because of "an image problem" and "an inability to get anything done quickly that involves Council input." Ratepayers whether working or retired are quietly suffering at the "Island of Choice."
No Council in Britain can afford to defy its electorate; the aim should be in providing "excellent public administration" and failure to deliver or be accountable should lead to "a purge" as remember, they work for us!
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