Chief Executive statement: EY Independent Review

Chief Executive statement: EY Independent Review

Doug McKay

Chief Executive, Auckland Council

13 December 2013

The EY report released today summarises the findings of their review into the use of council resources and any improper preferential employment treatment, as it relates to the Mayors relationship with Ms Bevan Chuang. I commissioned EY to undertake the review to address concerns that had been raised.

This has been an exhaustive and comprehensive review. It addresses the issues that had been raised and I am satisfied that EY has delivered a robust and thorough report.

EY was asked to examine:

any use of council resources within the Office of the Mayor, in respect of the Mayors relationship with Ms Chuang, that contravenes council policies;

any improper preferential treatment in relation to Ms Chuangs engagement as an employee, contractor or an advisor within the Auckland Council Group; and

any other issues that the reviewers or Chief Executive considers relate to, or arise out of, the above matters.

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Chief Executive statement: EY Independent Review