The version does not convince the opposition that conducts its research and notices that the bourgmestre would have played a role in this sudden resignation. “”In reality, the bourgmestre had itself pointed out an illegal recruitment of the director general. Mr. Deligio was therefore forced to resign. We thought that this appeal was therefore legitimate at first“Advance Bruno Scala.”The presumption of innocence exists for everyone but there, an elected official resigns strangely“.
Until then, no problem until the next recruitment organized to be director of the CPAS. Several candidates decide to apply, among them Laurent Taymans and Marjorie Pezzutto. The first has been working for almost 28 years in the field of local powers. As of January 1, 2022, he was appointed Deputy Managing Director as an intern. An internship he will suspect on January 19 of the same year to become FF Managing Director replacing the Director General on sick leave. The second, director general at the CPAS of Fontaine-l’Evêque, would have been invited to apply by the bourgmestre Mourad Sahli himself.
But a detail quickly disturbs Anthony Deliège, member of the opposition. “”Apparently, she has already worked for Mourad Sahli at the CPAS as a financial director. She then had to leave but it seems that they promised to have things“. At the time, Laurent Taymans also seems surprised:”We try to put competitors in my legs, it is not a concern. This is part of the game. I also point out that I have no personal problems with Madame Pezzutto. But I clearly have the impression that the dice are piped at that time“.
Then make way for the tests to find out who will have the coveted post. On November 4, the written test took place and Laurent Taymans released “winner”. Another oral exam will see Laurent Taymans finish good first far ahead of the other candidates who have obtained results below the minimum 50 % required.
Mr. Taymans and Madame Pezzutto therefore compete in a final test, the first of which is still doing well. Logically, the post holds out to him. A social action council is held on November 27, 2024. Laurent Taymans was elected by 6 votes and 2 votes against. However, he learns that before, the bourgmestre would have called certain voters so that they did not give him their voice. It’s missed.
A few weeks go by, the new director learns that an appeal is filed against his appointment by the municipal college, he loses his title. “”I am named and it didn’t like it, it looks like. I can also say that in its appeal, the college made insulting remarks about me. We call into question my skills when I have worked in local powers for 28 years. I am not a newcomer. I am a victim of the bourgmestre“.
The case played a lot on Laurent Taymans and his health. “”I feel exhausted by the case, it’s addictive. Today, I need calm and tranquility. I take antidepressants and sleeping pills when I have nothing to blame myself“.
The opposition counterattack
A situation that made the opposition jump. “”We are witnessing a very serious affair. Mr. TAYMANS denounces politicization and pressures during recruitment to become managing director. This is all that is ugliest in politics“, Bruno scale advertises.”Mourad Sahli did what he reproached for Mr. Deligio. He wanted to put his candidate“He continues.
“We want transparency in place of perversion. No to favoritism. This demonstrates the way in which municipal administration works today with almost mafia methods“, He points to the finger. The CAT group hopes that the town starts the procedure again.”This is a key position. So far, the CPAS will face a historic challenge“.
The bourgmestre denies
Mourad Sahli does not agree with the version of the opposition at all. “”These are lies. They tell anything. The accusations are unfounded for several reasons. The CPAS works behind closed doors. So I don’t even know when the jurors were appointed, nor who they are. I was not even in the college at that time. I could not have had any contact with them. Especially since the 6 members who voted for him are visibly socialist, like me“, Specifies the bourgmestre.
“If we wanted to rule out Mr. Taymans, we would have organized a politicized group meeting between socialists. Then, advisers would have been given instructions so as not to vote in his favor. There was no meeting of the genre“He adds.
Compared to the appeal, it is formal: the procedure was not clear. “”If an organization does not comply with the procedures, the college has the right to appeal to the governor. There was a procedural defect and a forgetting to compare titles and merits. The governor agreed to us“.
Mourad Sahli is in any case tired by the noise caused by the case. “”I reserve the right to file a complaint“One thing is certain, the CPAS file of Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont is likely to be talked about in the coming days.
