Prolet construction boss Joseph Jacob, Frank Bruzzano questioned in Angelo Tsirekas ICAC inquiry

A professional friend of a Sydney Mayor has revealed he asked for assistance in speeding up the assessment of a development for a series of apartments in the inner west. ROLLING COVERAGE

Good morning and welcome to day seven of The Daily Telegraph’s live coverage of hearings into corruption allegations against sitting Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

The state’s corruption watchdog is probing allegations Cr Tsirekas has partially exercised his official functions to favour the interests of Development firms iProsperity and Billbergia, Prolet Constructions and contractor Joseph Chidiac, in relation to planning matters affecting those companies and deliberately failed to declare or properly manage any conflict of interest arising from his relationships.

Mayor of City of Canada Bay, Angelo Tsirekas. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

It is also alleged Cr Tsirekas has partially exercised his official functions to favour the interests of accountant and “professional friend” Frank Bruzzano over a development application for 168-172 Victoria Road, Drummoyne.

ICAC has heard allegations the mayor deliberately failed to declare or properly manage any conflict of interest arising from his relationship with Mr Bruzzano.

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Day seven of the ICAC hearings will see Frank Bruzzano and Prolet Construction boss, Joseph Jacob, take to the witness stand — follow our live blog coverage below.