2021-12-13 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   13 DECEMBER 2021




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                           13 DECEMBER 2021

                e   the Governance Branch.

             Note — all Managers and Supervisors must report fraud and corruption concerns to the CEO or the
             Governance Branch. Ensure any evidence is preserved and prepared to be provided to the
             Governance Branch when requested.
             It is important to note that some warning signs of fraudulent behaviour (e.g. employees refusing to
             take leave, making a large number of mistakes) may relate to conduct and/or performance issues
             rather than being indicators of fraud. Council’s People and Culture Branch can assist with conduct
             and performance management.
             Public

             If you are a member of the public and you would like to report suspected fraud and corruption, please
             contact the Governance Branch via the below details. Your information is kept strictly confidential.

             Phone:        (07) 5329 6500
             Email:        [email protected]
            Post:          PO Box 141, Tewantin QLD 4565
             In Person:    9 Pelican Street, Tewantin QLD 4565

             How to report fraud and corruption
                e   Directly — Reporting suspected fraud and corruption can be done directly between individuals
                    via verbal conversations, telephone conversations or email. Importantly, do not confront the
                    employee directly that you suspect of fraud and corruption and try to preserve any evidence
                    which may help an investigation.

                    Such matters can be reported direct to the Governance Branch:
                    Phone:        (07) 5329 6500
                   Post:          Governance Branch
                                  PO Box 141
                                  Tewantin QLD 4565
                    Email:        [email protected]
                e   Public Interest Disclosure (PID) — A PID is a statement disclosing information that is in the
                    public’s interest regarding public sector wrongdoing. A PID can be made to report suspected
                    corrupt conduct, maladministration, wasting of public funds, substantial and specific danger to
                    public health and safety, the environment or a person with a disability, and reprisal action.

                    The Queensland Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 governs the PID process. The Act states
                    that staff and public making a PID are entitled to protections and support to help them make
                    such disclosures. Information on making a PID is outlined in Council’s Public Interest
                    Disclosure Policy and Procedures.

                    Such matters can be reported direct to the Governance Branch:
                    Phone:        (07) 5329 6500
                   Post:          Governance Branch
                                  PO Box 141

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