6 d. ago Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules ’an affront’ to voters

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government’s proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils’ codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. “This bill is an affront to local voters. It basically says to local voters, ‘We don’t trust you,’ ” Nenshi told reporters at the legislature Wednesday. Municipal Affairs Minister […]

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7 d. ago Calgary councillors criticize provincial plan to eliminate municipal codes of conduct

'This doesn't just affect the internal workings of council, but also impacts public trust and confidence in how our cities govern,' said Mayor Jyoti Gondek

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7 d. ago Gondek critical of provincial move to repeal municipal code of conduct

Removing the requirement for a formal code of conduct 'removes a critical framework that holds our elected officials accountable for their actions, fostering transparency and integrity in our municipal government,' Gondek said

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7 d. ago Alberta moves to restrict public boards’ power to police trustees, councilors

The government of Alberta is planning to make changes how public school boards and municipal councils can enforce codes of conduct and discipline those who breach them.

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7 d. ago Alberta seeking to eliminate municipal code of conduct, formalize finance rules for local parties

"It's been used as a weapon to try to silence and diminish and hurt their fellow council members," McIver said of municipal codes of conduct.

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2 w. ago ABC Vancouver's 'repudiation of the rule of law' shows gap in B.C.'s municipal oversight, Ombudsperson says

Dan Fumano: B.C. Ombudsperson says B.C. needs to take action on municipal codes of conduct. Jay Chalke was "deeply concerned" by comments from ABC president Stephen Molnar.

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