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■ City of Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon had potentially breached the Model Councillor Code of Conduct, it was suggested at an unscheduled Council meeting held on Tuesday last week (Feb. 4). The meeting was mostly closed to the public, with the open section of the meeting lasting just three minutes. The meeting was held at the South Morang municipal headquarters, and Cr McLindon was due to be absent with an apology, according to the agenda. Cr McLindon had previously announced that he was temporarily standing aside as Mayor, whilst he stood as a candidate for last weekend’s Werribee by-election (Feb. 8). However, the draft minutes indicate that Cr McLindon opened the meeting at 7pm, and closed the meeting to the public at 7.03pm. Cr McLindon abstained from the vote to close the meeting. The agenda said the meeting was to consider details relating to the confidential matter in accordance with a section of the Local Government Act.
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■ Preston MLA Nathan Lambert last week spoke in State Parliament, praising a local Islamic Centre. “We saw very dramatic events take place in Syria, where the Assad regime fell to the rebel forces led by al-Jolani, Mr Lambert said. “I would like to acknowledge the work of Jim Nadda and the team at the Alawi Islamic Social Centre, who have been supporting members with loved ones in Syria during this very difficult time. “There is sometimes a tendency to talk about these conflicts in very black-and-white ways, but all Syrians of all backgrounds are just trying to get on with their lives, and we very much hope that the mass deaths and displacements of the past 15 years do not continue.” Reservoir Primary School ■ Mr Lambert also recognised Reservoir Primary students Evelyn and Lotte, who organised a petition about safety on Cheddar Rd and the Carrol St crossing in particular.
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