Kempsey councillor refuses to go after being asked to quit

Key points

• Kempsey Shire Council has formally censured councillor Noel Selby and asked him to resign over a Facebook comment. An independent investigator found that Cr Selby posted the comment, which breached the Code of Conduct.
• Councillors also asked him to take part in the Men's Behaviour Change Program. Cr Selby has said he will not resign.
• The council cannot suspend or remove him. The matter has been referred to the Office of Local Government for further action.