Kiama Councillor Mark Croxford has been censured for “engaging in intimidation” during a Council meeting.

The decision was made during a confidential session after an ordinary council meeting on Tuesday night.

The Bugle understands that Councillor Croxford is seeking legal advice on the matter.

The Bugle understands that the issue arose during a debate over the rejection of the Golden Valley Way DA in Jamberoo at a Council meeting held on 21 March. Kiama Council CEO Jane Stroud noted that the behaviour was not conducive with Councillors’ code of conduct.

"Council resolved the following: That Council, pursuant to section 440G of the Local Government Act, formally censures Councillor Croxford for statements made at the meeting held on 21 March 2023, which the investigation report substantiated conduct that amounts to engaging in intimidation, noting that such behaviour does not comply with the code of conduct for councillors," said CEO Jane Stroud following the meeting.

440G of the Local Government Act allows council to resolve at a meeting to formally censure a councillor for misconduct.

This story was updated at 6:42PM 20 July 2023 to reflect that Councillor Croxford is seeking legal advice, and that the issue arose from the Golden Valley Way DA rejection debate.