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https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-ti...il-resignation

Parry agreed to consulting role before announcing Gore District Council resignation

Stephen Parry may have resigned as the Gore District Council’s chief executive, but he agreed to continue working there for one day a week as a consultant on some ‘’key initiatives’’ needing to be advanced.

The council has released five emails in relation to Parry’s resignation under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.

After Parry’s resignation was announced, Stuff requested all correspondence including emails, texts and WhatsApp messages that mentioned Parry’s resignation, as well as any that mentioned a severance payment.

The request was declined by the council citing privacy issues. Stuff laid a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman, and on Friday the council released the emails, along with a letter, saying it ‘’continues to be open and transparent with the public, however it must also have regard for privacy and confidentiality. The council will not discuss any matters connected to the employment of its staff, including Mr Parry’’.

None of the emails mentioned a payout to Parry.

The press release sent to media announcing Parry’s resignation made no mention of the fact that he had agreed to act as a consultant.

Mayor Ben Bell said in the press release the council was hopeful Parry would help with the transition to a new chief executive.

Okay - so a bit of "I'm going, but not quite totally gone just yet" and GDC appears to be in a bit of a spot finding a new Bod for the Chief Executive seat ?

Who's writing the Reference ? If there is any difficulty with this, perhaps the Reporter from Stuff might be able to assist ?