Report On End Of Mandatory Leave For Councillor David Frisch

Courtenay City Council has issued a statement surrounding charges against Councillor David Frisch.

Frisch was charged with assault after an incident in January but last month agreed to a lesser offence of fear of  injury or damage. He was ordered to pay a $500 peace bond which requires people to abide by certain conditions.

Frisch was placed on mandatory leave as the charges were being dealt with and had then informed council he was going on medical leave, and would return to his council duties in April.

The statement yesterday from the mayor and council stated that it finds any behavior which results in reasonable grounds to fear that a person will cause personal injury to another to be unacceptable, whether the person is a member of Council or otherwise.

Council has directed City staff to write to Frisch to advise that he cease and desist from participating in any City activities or matters or communicating with anyone on City business or on behalf of the City, while he is on leave.

The statement goes on to say staff will continue to monitor the court process so that if Councillor Frisch is found guilty of a breach of recognizance, Council “may consider such action as may be available under applicable BC law.

For the full release, visit City of Courtenay.