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Corrupt or Improper Conduct Procedures
In accordance with the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001, Council is committed to integrity and commitment in all its operations. One of Council's key result areas for management of the municipality reads: ‘It is essential that Council be accountable to its constituents, meeting its legislative obligations, conducting its affairs openly and with integrity while reflecting the highest level of good management and governance practices.’
Allegations regarding corrupt or improper conduct of a Councillor of the City of Whitehorse are to be made to the Victorian Ombudsman, Level 9, 459 Collins Street (north tower), Melbourne 3000, phone 9613 6222 or toll free 1800 806 314.
Allegations regarding corrupt or improper conduct of any Council employee may be referred to the Manager Organisation Development on 9262 6310 or by mail to:
Pauline Bennett
Manager Organisation Development
Locked Bag 2
Nunawading Delivery Centre 3131
Please mark envelope 'Strictly Confidential'.
You may make an allegation anonymously, either in writing or by telephone. All allegations will be regarded as extremely serious and will be thoroughly investigated. If it is established that any improper conduct may have occurred, the allegation will be referred to the Victorian Ombudsman. The legislation provides protection for any person coming forward with an allegation, and for feedback to the Whistleblower (where such is not anonymous).
For more information, please refer to 
WhistleblowerProtectionAct2001_07.pdf (528.32kB)