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City vs. Mayor: Did the former Greensboro manager violate personnel policy? One says yes. The other says no.

City vs. Mayor: Did the former Greensboro manager violate personnel policy? One says yes. The other says no.
12 INVESTIGATES TONIGHT. ANOTHER TWIST IN THE ONGOING STORY ABOUT TAIWO JAIYEOBA, WHO RESIGNED AS GREENSBORO CITY MANAGER TUESDAY. WXII 12 DAVONTE MCKENITH JOINS US NOW IN STUDIO WITH AN UPDATE FROM THE CITY. DEVANTE. CHRISTINE. KENNY, GOOD EVENING TO YOU BOTH. THIS ALL STEMS FROM TAIWO JAIYEOBA, WHOSE RESIGNATION EARLIER THIS WEEK. GREENSBORO MAYOR NANCY VAUGHAN SAYS THE NOW FORMER CITY MANAGER RESIGNED AFTER A POLICY VIOLATION AND NOT BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED AT HIS HOME LAST YEAR. HOWEVER, TODAY THE CITY SAYS THEY WANT TO, QUOTE, CLARIFY THE FACTS. THEIR STATEMENT READS IN PART, QUOTE, THE CITY DID NOT INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO ANY PURPORTED VIOLATION OF A PERSONNEL POLICY BY THE CITY MANAGER. CONSEQUENTLY, WITHOUT AN INVESTIGATION, OGDEN NO DETERMINATION CAN BE ESTABLISH REGARDING ANY ALLEGED BREACHES OF PERSONNEL POLICY. END QUOTE. THE STATEMENT GOES ON TO SAY THE CITY IS LEGALLY UNAUTHORIZED TO SHARE DETAILS ABOUT ZERBO’S RESIGNATION OR PROVIDE VERIFICATION ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING HIS DEPARTURE. HIS RESIGNATION COMES AFTER 12 INVESTIGATES LOOKED INTO A 911 CALL FROM HIS HOME LAST YEAR. POLICE SAY JAIYEOBA AND HIS TWO DAUGHTERS, BOTH ALL SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES, IS STILL UNCLEAR, THOUGH. WHAT HAPPENED INSIDE THE HOME. BUT POLICE DESCRIBED IT AS A FAMILY DISORDER. YOU MIGHT RECALL POLICE BODY CAMERA VIDEO FROM THAT NIGHT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RELEA
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City vs. Mayor: Did the former Greensboro manager violate personnel policy? One says yes. The other says no.
Did the former Greensboro city manager violate personnel policy?Mayor Nancy Vaughan says, "Yes."The city of Greensboro says, "No."Former Greensboro City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba abruptly resigned Tuesday, the same night the city council voted to accept his resignation and a three-month severance package.His resignation comes in the wake of his “family disorder” incident, which '12 Investigates' has previously covered. Police say Jaiyeoba and his two daughters suffered minor injuries from the night of the "family disorder." It's unclear what happened in the home, but 911 calls made by one of his daughters claimed Jaiyeoba was an abuser. Police body camera video from that night was supposed to be released Monday, but the city of Greensboro filed an appeal to block it.On Wednesday, Vaughan said the vote to accept Jaiyeoba's resignation came after he violated an internal policy that other employees have been fired over. They learned of this violation last week, Vaughan said.Vaughan said his resignation did not involve matters related to the "family disorder" incident. She could not discuss anything further due to it being a "personnel matter."On Thursday, Jake Keys, the communications manager for the city of Greensboro, said the city wants to "clarify the facts" in response to "recent media reports alleging violations of personnel policy" by Jaiyeoba."The City did not initiate an investigation into any purported violation of personnel policy by the City Manager," the city said in a statement. "Consequently, without an investigation, no determination can be established regarding any alleged breaches of personnel policy."The statement goes further to explain policies surrounding personnel issues: "Furthermore, the City of Greensboro is bound by strict protocols and state statutes regarding personnel privacy. As such, the City is legally unauthorized to disclose details surrounding the resignation of the City Manager or provide verification on the circumstances prompting his departure."WXII 12 Investigates asked Keys where the conflict lies between the mayor's belief and the city's statement.Friday, Keys said: "I can’t speak for the Mayor on what she was referring to. That would have to come from her."WXII 12 Investigates also asked Vaughan about the discrepancy after receiving the city's statement Thursday afternoon."The city council is limited by law on what it can disclose. While there was no investigation, based on confidential information that we received, it is my opinion that there was a violation of personnel policy," Vaughan said.Previously, on Feb. 6, Councilwoman Sharon Hightower said: "Nothing to comment about. It is a personal family matter at his home." WXII 12 Investigates has asked council members for updated responses after the city's statement Thursday. Zack Matheny, who represents District 3, said he does not agree with the city's statement. He said it's "false" and "not justified." Thursday night, Matheny released a copy of an email he sent to council and other city leaders:Who agreed to this statement as sent “by the city”? I absolutely disagree with the wording of this statement and would never have voted to send this out.While we attempted to keep our discussions in closed session closed, the facts are the facts. The manager did not resign due to the issues with Dec 28. For the “City” to issue this statement, without consent is aggressive, not only as the city’s behalf, but those involved in his resignation. Based on this statement, I hear by request a full and total investigation of the city managers actions that led to the resignation and all components involved.If this is not done, then there will be no full transparency. It is a shame the city chose to release such an argumentative statement in relation to what we were told in closed session. This further confuses and distorts the truth, and is a compete disappointment. While this could have been an easy departure, the city has made this an even more difficult and arduous situation, that now must be investigated properly and reported.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Did the former Greensboro city manager violate personnel policy?

Mayor Nancy Vaughan says, "Yes."

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The city of Greensboro says, "No."

Former Greensboro City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba abruptly resigned Tuesday, the same night the city council voted to accept his resignation and a three-month severance package.

His resignation comes in the wake of his “family disorder” incident, which '12 Investigates' has previously covered. Police say Jaiyeoba and his two daughters suffered minor injuries from the night of the "family disorder." It's unclear what happened in the home, but 911 calls made by one of his daughters claimed Jaiyeoba was an abuser.

Police body camera video from that night was supposed to be released Monday, but the city of Greensboro filed an appeal to block it.

On Wednesday, Vaughan said the vote to accept Jaiyeoba's resignation came after he violated an internal policy that other employees have been fired over. They learned of this violation last week, Vaughan said.

Vaughan said his resignation did not involve matters related to the "family disorder" incident. She could not discuss anything further due to it being a "personnel matter."

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On Thursday, Jake Keys, the communications manager for the city of Greensboro, said the city wants to "clarify the facts" in response to "recent media reports alleging violations of personnel policy" by Jaiyeoba.

"The City did not initiate an investigation into any purported violation of personnel policy by the City Manager," the city said in a statement. "Consequently, without an investigation, no determination can be established regarding any alleged breaches of personnel policy."

The statement goes further to explain policies surrounding personnel issues: "Furthermore, the City of Greensboro is bound by strict protocols and state statutes regarding personnel privacy. As such, the City is legally unauthorized to disclose details surrounding the resignation of the City Manager or provide verification on the circumstances prompting his departure."

WXII 12 Investigates asked Keys where the conflict lies between the mayor's belief and the city's statement.

Friday, Keys said: "I can’t speak for the Mayor on what she was referring to. That would have to come from her."

WXII 12 Investigates also asked Vaughan about the discrepancy after receiving the city's statement Thursday afternoon.

"The city council is limited by law on what it can disclose. While there was no investigation, based on confidential information that we received, it is my opinion that there was a violation of personnel policy," Vaughan said.

Previously, on Feb. 6, Councilwoman Sharon Hightower said: "Nothing to comment about. It is a personal family matter at his home." WXII 12 Investigates has asked council members for updated responses after the city's statement Thursday.

Zack Matheny, who represents District 3, said he does not agree with the city's statement. He said it's "false" and "not justified." Thursday night, Matheny released a copy of an email he sent to council and other city leaders:

Who agreed to this statement as sent “by the city”? I absolutely disagree with the wording of this statement and would never have voted to send this out.

While we attempted to keep our discussions in closed session closed, the facts are the facts. The manager did not resign due to the issues with Dec 28.

For the “City” to issue this statement, without consent is aggressive, not only as the city’s behalf, but those involved in his resignation.

Based on this statement, I hear by request a full and total investigation of the city managers actions that led to the resignation and all components involved.

If this is not done, then there will be no full transparency. It is a shame the city chose to release such an argumentative statement in relation to what we were told in closed session.

This further confuses and distorts the truth, and is a compete disappointment.

While this could have been an easy departure, the city has made this an even more difficult and arduous situation, that now must be investigated properly and reported.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.