Responsible Officer V2 18/07/2018 Manager Human Resources EXPIRY 30 June 2019 PURPOSE Mornington Shire Council ("MSC") is aware of the difficulties and conflicts that may arise for employees and elected members who suspect a colleague of fraud, theft or corruption. Nevertheless it is essential that all instances are reported to the appropriate area without delay. It is incumbent on all Employees and elected members to report instances or suspicions of fraud, theft or corruption against council. In situations where their supervisor is suspected of involvement in corrupt or fraudulent activity, the matter should be reported to the next higher level of management or the chief executive officer directly. Wherever possible all reported instances will be treated in strictest confidence. It is council's intention that any person reporting a concern or an incident will as far as is possible, have their identity kept confidential. It should be understood however, that it is impossible to guarantee anonymity, especially where disciplinary action or civil or criminal prosecution arises . A whistle blower would be protected under the public interest disclosure act. Council is sensitive to the potential difficulties employees and elected members may face if they report an incident and subsequently have to continue working with the individual/s concerned. It is council's intention that every reasonable measure will be taken to ensure that no reprisals are taken against whistle blowers.
V2 18/07/2018 Responsible Officer Manager Human Resources EXPIRY 30 June 2019 PURPOSE Mornington Shire Council ("MSC") is aware of the difficulties and conflicts that may arise for employees and elected members who suspect a colleague of fraud, theft or corruption. Nevertheless it is essential that all instances are reported to the appropriate area without delay. It is incumbent on all Employees and elected members to report instances or suspicions of fraud, theft or corruption against council. In situations where their supervisor is suspected of involvement in corrupt or fraudulent activity, the matter should be reported to the next higher level of management or the chief executive officer directly. Wherever possible all reported instances will be treated in strictest confidence. It is council's intention that any person reporting a concern or an incident will as far as is possible, have their identity kept confidential. It should be understood however, that it is impossible to guarantee anonymity, especially where disciplinary action or civil or criminal prosecution arises . A whistle blower would be protected under the public interest disclosure act. Council is sensitive to the potential difficulties employees and elected members may face if they report an incident and subsequently have to continue working with the individual/s concerned. It is council's intention that every reasonable measure will be taken to ensure that no reprisals are taken against whistle blowers.
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