Things are hotting up in relation to the impending Ombudsman's report into links between Darebin Council and federal and state politicians and council planning decisions and grants. The Darebin Council CEO is now suddenly on leave amid allegations reported in the Age of misuse of his position to gain financial advantage.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/darebin-council-awaits-its-fate-20120904-25d04.html
and
http://northcote-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/darebin-council-chief-executive-takes-leave/
