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Council weighs adding whistleblower duties to internal auditor, debate centers on protections and communication
Summary
Council held first reading on an ordinance adding whistleblower-complaint investigation duties to the internal auditor and discussed whether to statutorily strengthen local protections, improve employee outreach, and consider placing the auditor under council oversight; the item will return for further consideration Jan. 7.
Council held a first reading and public hearing on an ordinance to add duties to the city's internal auditor'including investigating complaints under the Georgia Whistleblower Protection Act (OCGA §45-1-4).
Proponents, including Councilor Toya Tucker, said putting the duty in ordinance would provide clarity and reassure potential whistleblowers that…
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