The Alberta government said that it will abolish municipal council codes of conduct citing the “weaponization” of the policies, which they say foments mistrust and dysfunction in local governments. Calgary’s mayor, however, says the province is removing a critical framework to hold elected officials accountable. Amendments being proposed through the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, […]
  • Binzy_Boi@lemmy.ca
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    4 days ago

    According to the City of Calgary’s Integrity and Ethics Office annual report delivered to city councillors on Sept. 17, 2024, there were 51 complaints made under the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw. Forty-eight of those complaints were dismissed, with the rationale being no reasonable grounds, or frivolous or vexatious. The reporting period was from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.

    That’s a high ratio of complaints dismissed.