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Abuse of environmental office alleged

Martin Millerchip
News Reporter miller@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver District manager will likely be
released from employment as a result of an inves-
tigation into allegations that he abused his office.

The News has learned that environmental protection manager Mel
Koryk has been under investigation for a number of weeks by the disirict’s
director of corporate services Dave Stewart over complaints lodged with the
municipality by district resident Brock Davidson.

Davidson has alleged via a series of e-mails to council and staff that
Kotyk, a district cmployce since 1992, has been acting inappropriately with
respect to development of a lot that Kotyk had bought in Indian Arm.

Davidson was prosecuted several years ago by Kotyk and the district for
doing unauthorized work in a protective covenant area.

Davidson’s specitic allegations include that Kotyk:

@ contravened district environmental bylaws;

@ constructed a pier and dock without the necessary permits;

called Davidson’s employer (BC Hydro} to complain of Davidson's
actions;

@ abused his office;

@ spent time on the job working on his project:

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Gillian Guess jury hears
final defence arguments

Robin Brunet
Contributing Writer

GILLIAN Guess’ fate is in the jury’s hands.

The show is almost over and none too soon, as far as criminologists
are concerned. Guess* obstruction of justice trial reached its final stage
on June 15, when her lawyer made his final presentation to the jury
prior to deliberations. ; ; _ ;
Peter Ritchic accused Guess of having no common sense, of having — — - : : aon
no ability to see herself as a target, and of exhibiting “bizarre” behav- NEWS photo Terry Peters
ior. But he told the 12-member jury chat the Crown has come nowhere Fi fl ‘
near to proving its criminal case against the 43-year-old single mother ir eS

of two.
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