Cockburn mayor Logan Howlett has refused reveal the reasons behind the council’s chief executive, Stephen Cain, taking ‘special paid leave’.

Mr Cain wrote to councillors, claiming he was subject to an unsafe workplace, prompting a special meeting held behind closed doors on Monday night.

Citing confidentiality over and over, Cr Howlett told Gareth Parker the allegations raised by Mr Cain would be investigated.

Pic: City of Cockburn chief executive Stephen Cain with former WA Premier Colin Barnett and City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howett (Source: Twitter)

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