Board member Robin Thomas said it was embarrassing that comments, such as the racial slur chairman Barry Williams used against a pub worker, were still being made.
"I’m extremely disappointed in the comments that have been made and I find them reprehensible.
"There’s no place for racism or sexism in our community or indeed anywhere else.
"It’s quite simple, and I will be expressing that at the board meeting," Mr Thomas said.
He had hoped the board could have met earlier than next Thursday’s scheduled formal meeting.
When asked if Mr Williams’ resignation was an option, Mr Thomas said he had "no idea" and could not answer until the board had met.
Instead, he was looking to the future.
"All the focus for me now is how can we learn from the incident, both as a board and a community, and how do we move forward in a positive and inclusive manner.
"This has been a real negative set of publicity for the community, so what options have we got to bring the community back in a positive and inclusive approach for the future."
In an email leaked to the Otago Daily Times, fellow board member Terina Geddes clarified her stance on Mr Williams’ use of the slur.
Ms Geddes said the victim of Mr Williams’ comments had left town due to the "cessation of their employment".
She also said Mr Williams had apologised to the victim but had not yet apologised to the rest of the board for his behaviour.
"While the chairperson has made some less than desired comments, and I do not tolerate racism, nor do I tolerate endless harassment of any individual."
However, she said it was out of the board’s jurisdiction to punish Mr Williams for his comments.
"I personally will not be calling for the chairperson’s resignation, while the behaviour is unbecoming of a person of this standing.
"The chairperson was not on official board duties at the time of the incident.
"Therefore, it is outside the board’s jurisdiction to enforce any such punishment such as asking for a resignation," Ms Geddes said.
She did not believe the chairman’s behaviour would be addressed in any public forum at the board’s next meeting.
"The board’s stance had been governed by the DCC [Dunedin City Council] and they believe the matter has been dealt with."
