Skelt resigns from Invercargill city council
Council Chief Executive Michael Day said he received Mr Skelt’s resignation on Thursday night.
Invercargill City Councillor Nigel Skelt has resigned from his role on Council.
Council Chief Executive Michael Day said he received Mr Skelt’s resignation on Thursday night.
“In the event of the resignation of any elected member at this stage of the term, the Local Electoral Act 2001 requires a by-election to be held.
“Council will provide more details on the by-election in due course.”
Skelt had been the subject of a sexual harassment complaint in his role of Stadium Southland general manager which he resigned from last month.
Through the council statement Skelt and his family has indicated they do not wish to comment further at this time.