Decisions

The Commissioner’s full written decision will be available to download within six weeks of the conclusion of the Hearing.

7 adjudications available

John Smyth

Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Relating to:

Disrepute (p 4.2), Conflict of Interest (p 4.3), Seeking of preferential treatment (p 4.17), Pecuniary Interest (p 6.1), & (p 6.2)

Decision on Breach

Breach of paragraphs 6.3 and 6.4 (Private or personal non-pecuniary interests).

Decision on Sanction

Partial suspension for 3 months from 17 July 2023

C00434

Ruth Wilson

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Code paragraphs 4.2, 4.11, 4.13a and 4.6    

Decision on Breach

Breach of Paragraphs 4.2 and 4.13(a) of the Code    

Decision on Sanction

No Further Action    

C00339

John Carson

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Paragraphs 4.2, 4.11, 4.13 (a) & (b)and; and Paragraph 4.18 of the Code.    

Decision on Breach

Breach of Paragraphs 4.2, 4.11, 4.13(a)&(b), and 4.18(b)&(d)

Decision on Sanction

Suspended for 3 months commencing 12.10.2022    

C00502

Marc Collins

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Code paragraphs 4.2, 4.6, 4.13(a), 4.13(b) and 4.16    

Decision on Breach

Breach of paragraphs 4.13(a), 4.2, & 4.6 of the Code    

Decision on Sanction

Suspended for 8 months commencing 29 June 2022    

C00449

Brian Duffin

Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Date of Decision
Alleged Breach

Code paragraph 4.2    

Decision on Breach

Breach of paragraph 4.2

Decision on Sanction

Disqualified for 5 years    

C00324