Adelaide Hills Council has been rocked by the sudden resignation of two councillors in the space of just one week, reducing its numbers to eleven.
Councillors Louise Pascale and Pauline Gill both tendered their resignations, with Cr Pascale stepping down on Thursday, followed by Cr Gill on Friday.
The Messenger reported Cr Gill’s allegations of bullying under confidentiality provisions by a fellow elected member, claiming it had impacted her mental health.
Meanwhile, Cr Pascale’s departure came with her surprise announcement of support for a controversial boundary change proposal by Campbelltown Council, which she had previously opposed.
Acting Mayor Nathan Daniell has categorically disagreed with the bullying claims and has maintained the council’s opposition to Campbelltown’s boundary proposal.
Supplementary elections will now be held in both the Ranges and Valleys wards to fill the vacancies. The council said it will provide further information about the election process as it becomes available.