The City of Hamlet has released reasons for firing former Hamlet Police Chief John Haywood.
Hamlet City Manager Marchell David, in an email delivered to the Daily Journal today, said that Haywood was terminated for “failure in performance of duties” and “misuse and gross negligence in the handling of city funds and property.”
She went on to explain the circumstances.
“These are the events that lead up to the dismissal,” she wrote. “The chief’s approval of the disposition of city property (seized vehicles). The failure to keep accurate records of financial transactions in the police department. The failure to run all financial matters through the proper channels.”
According to David, Haywood was extended the offer to resign but he refused.
Any citizen, of any city, has not ONLY the right, but the inferred responsibility to stand up and fight for what they believe to be right when their elected officials appear to be acting irresponsibly. Treeclimber1 may need to stick to his/her job and in their spare time take a civics class because almost everyone knows that Mrs. David is not eligible to run for mayor, as she does not even LIVE IN HAMLET!!! Say what you like about current Mayor Jeff Smart, but understand that under NO circumstance should his office be disrespected by getting into a shouting match in council's chambers. Frankly, I was disgusted.