A third-party committee that has been investigating the issue of a senior official in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, complaining that he had suffered power harassment from the mayor. We have summarized the survey results that indicate that the act exceeds the necessary range and that it is a power harassment.
In Yasu City, from last year, two male staff members at the department manager level complained that they had received power harassment from Mayor Susumu Natsuki, and the city established a third-party committee consisting of lawyers in April. Did.
The committee, which was investigating the facts, summarized the results of the investigation and handed it to the deputy mayor on the 30th.
According to this, the mayor slammed a ballpoint pen on the desk in the discussion about the maintenance of the municipal hospital, and the mayor rebuked the staff at the meeting place after the end of the city council. The words and deeds that I made were beyond the scope necessary for my business, and I was certified as a power harassment.
On the other hand, regarding other words and actions, it was not decided that it was power harassment because the purpose was unknown.
In addition, the third-party committee recommended that the progress of discussions between special and general employees be recorded and that an external consultation desk be established to prevent harassment.
In Yasu City, the planned construction site of the municipal hospital is under discussion, and all the staff who complained of power harassment are in charge of the hospital maintenance plan.
Mayor announces comments
Mayor Nagiki announced a comment saying, "I apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused by my series of words and actions to the citizens and many people. I will hold a press conference at a later date."