New ethics standards and disclosure coming to City Council

On the February 28th meeting of the Legislative Governance Task Force, the committee endorsed Mayor Nenshi's proposal for new ethical conduct and disclosure policies for City Council. This includes requiring Council members (including the mayor) post their expenses, gifts, and property holdings.

To quote the proposal:

In order for the public to have trust in the integrity of their government, the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct from elected officials is needed. As such, it is important that Council continue to adopt policies and best practices that will enhance accountability and City Clerk’s Report to transparency and build public trust and confidence in Calgary’s government. In addition, the proposed policy outlines Council’s proactive efforts to demonstrate its commitment to behaviour that will enhance and maintain a respectful workplace and conduct at all times.

The new ethical conduct policy and and gifts and expenses disclosure policy was passed by the committee and will go to Council for final review.

Of course, Mayor Nenshi already does post his office expenses and lists of who he meets on his website.

To read the proposed policies that were endorsed, please see the agenda for that meeting.

- Daorcey from Mayor Nenshi's team