The latest twist here is that in minutes from a meeting it was said that she had decided to leave of her own accord. Obviously because of this it is very peculiar that a staff member can leave of their own accord and also receive a hefty financial payment.
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/9357393.Council_official__left_job_of_her_own_accord_/
Without transparency on this people have been making up their own conclusions about a cover up to protect councillors.
I emailed the leader of WODC Cllr Barry Norton and put the question:
"Again I have to ask why if someone leaves of their own accord do they have to be paid off? If you still cannot tell me can you give me your assurance that no elected official was involved in the reason for her leaving? Its all very murky and taxpayers have a right to know."
And to his credit he did come back with a straight answer:
"I can assure you that to the best of my knowledge no elected member was involved in the reason for Miss James leaving the council.
Best wishes
Barry Norton"
Since he has categorically said it isn't anything to do with a elected member then I think that is probably fair enough not to push further. I am of course annoyed about the 110k which could have been put to better use. I hope that if another officer(s) has acted in a inappropriate manner that necessitated Cath James having to leave then that person or persons has been disciplined appropriately.
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