Adelaide Hills Council Mayor, Jan-Claire Wisdom, has tendered her resignation from the organisation, effective immediately, following a period of “some turbulence” for the Council.
In a statement, Deputy Mayor, Nathan Daniell said, “It is publicly known that this is in part related to a number of breaches of the behavioural standards by the Mayor that the chamber was required to address.”
“Despite this, I would like to publicly thank the former Mayor for her contribution to this organisation and the wider community. I had a constructive and positive working relationship with Jan-Claire during the previous terms that I have worked with her on Council. I would particularly like to thank her for her empathetic and thoughtful approach to how we, as an organisation, responded to the Cuddlee Creek bushfire.”
With three new Councillors joining the elected body imminently, now is the time for an opportunity for a fresh start “and to put the turbulent times behind us” the Deputy Mayor said.
“We must focus on ensuring the culture of the chamber is productive and focused on our community,” he said.
The Council said it will work with the Electoral Commission to support the process of a supplementary election for the office of the Mayor.
Details about the election process and timeline will be shared with residents once confirmed by the South Australian Electoral Commission.
