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Two senior council officers at Caerphilly council have been charged following a police investigation into pay rises given to senior offices. Two senior council officers at Caerphilly council have been charged following a police investigation into pay rises given to senior staff.
The council's former chief executive Michael Anthony O'Sullivan, 54, and his deputy Nigel Barnett, 51, face charges of alleged misconduct in a public office. The council's former chief executive Anthony O'Sullivan, 54, and his deputy Nigel Barnett, 51, face charges of alleged misconduct in a public office.
The council's head of legal services Daniel Perkins, 48, is due to be charged with the same alleged offences. The council's head of legal services, Daniel Perkins, 48, is due to be charged with the same alleged offences.
All three will appear at Bristol Magistrates' court at a later date. They will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on 22 April.
Avon and Somerset Police, which is the investigating force, said the misconduct was alleged to have taken place between June and October 2012.
A spokeswoman for Caerphilly council said: "We can confirm that two senior officers have been formally charged by Avon and Somerset Police and a third officer has been reported for summons in connection with the offence of misconduct in a public office.
"We are unable to offer any further comment other than to say we continue to fully co-operate with the police with their enquiries."