A council boss has been ordered not to contact a group of his former employees after police issued arrest warrants for him.
David Robert Chariton, team leader at Ryde City Council in Sydney’s north, appeared in Burwood Local Court on Wednesday to hear the six AVO cases against him.
Chariton, who has now moved to Waverley Council in Sydney’s east, was ordered not to contact five of his former colleagues for six months.
He was also ordered not to assault, threaten, stalk, harass or destroy property belonging to the sixth member of staff, as well as the five others, for six months.
A day-long hearing was due to take place, but the applicants and Chariton reached a ‘sensible solution’ at 11am, with the court imposing a six-month APVO on each.
David Robert Chariton has had six personal assault warrants issued against him on behalf of six former colleagues
The allegations, which have not been made in court, relate to Chariton’s alleged conduct during his term on Ryde City Council in 2022.
The allegations did not occur outside the workplace.
The six applicants, who are still employed by Ryde Council, appeared in court and told Daily Mail Australia outside that they were ‘disappointed’ with the duration of the APVOs issued.
Chariton’s lawyer Peter Katsoolis said his client had agreed to the orders without a confession, meaning “he does not agree with the truth of the allegations.”
Chariton was a team leader at City of Ryde Council. He is said to have made violent threats
Chariton was supported at court on Wednesday by his wife Suzie, with the pair leaving the courthouse hand in hand
Chariton was supported at court on Wednesday by his wife Suzie, with the pair leaving the courthouse hand in hand.
His LinkedIn says he is now manager of ranger services at Waverley Council, where he has worked since September last year.
Chariton was an employee of Ryde Council from September 2019 to April 2023.
Both Waverley Council and City of Ryde Council have been contacted for comment.
Chariton faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $5,500 fine if he violates the terms of the AVOs.