City Councilwoman Wanda Halbert is worried about leaks of information from the council's staff to the news media.
In an e-mail Halbert sent to Mayor A C Wharton, City Atty. Herman Morris and council members that was obtained by The Commercial Appeal, Halbert says she is "extremely concerned" about leaks coming from the council's staff.
"Clearly, information is leaking out of council office which should be a professional breach of confidentiality," said Halbert. "If information is requested, there should be an established process citizens are taken through. To 'leak' information should be considered inappropriate with possible consequences."
Halbert then asks chairman Harold Collins to recognize her concerns and remind council staff about their duties and responsibilities.
"Can we please have some kind of acknowledgment from you as chair that all employees have been made aware of their roles and responsibilities as it relates to supporting all members of the Memphis City Council and distributing requested public information?" asked Halbert.
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