Metropolitan Water leakers revealed
MWD's Assistant GM and Board Chair breached the agency's Admin Code and due process to handle harassment complaint against GM Adel Hagekhalil.
On October 28, I began exploring the due process—or lack thereof—concerning the investigation of Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, for alleged workplace harassment and discrimination.
I emphasized that safeguarding the confidentiality of all parties involved is essential for ensuring a fair and impartial investigation. This protection is not only a matter of due process but also mandated by state law and Metropolitan’s Administrative Code.
The accusations that led to the investigation were made in a dramatic 14-page complaint by Metropolitan’s Assistant General Manager and CFO, Katano Kasaine, dated May 27. Her complaint is against her boss, GM Hagekhalil.
In response to AGM Kasaine’s complaint, Metropo…
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