Gore mayor Ben Bell has hired his own executive assistant, Shanna Crosbie, who travelled with him to Wellington for a two-day conference. The expense claim, and her role with the council, will be debated at the first meeting of the council next week. Kavinda Herath/Stuff Gore mayor Ben Bell and his executive assistant Shanna Crosbie and Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry meet in Bell's new office. Supplied Gore District Council chief executive Stephen ParryIn some instances, the private personal assistant is committing the council to costs despite not being a council employee, the report says. However, to date press releases have been emanating from the Mayor’s private personal assistant and refer all media enquiries to her.
