Integrity and Ethics Office
Overview
The Integrity and Ethics Office provides ethics advice, education and dispute resolution for Calgary City Council Members, and receives complaints about Council Member conduct.
Calgarians expect City Council Members to meet the highest standards of conduct when fulfilling their public role. This means:
- serving the public interest;
- acting with integrity, diligence and competence;
- avoiding conflicts of interest;
- avoiding improper use of influence, and
- arranging their affairs in a way that promotes public confidence and stands up to public scrutiny.
The Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw 26M2018 establishes:
- the rules Council Members must follow;
- the powers and procedures of the Integrity Commissioner in overseeing Council conduct; and
- the role of the Ethics Advisor in informal complaint resolution.
To promote Council accountability and transparency, Council established disclosure requirements with oversight by the Integrity and Ethics Office.
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About us
About the Integrity and Ethics Office and the Ethics Advisor and Integrity Commissioner roles.
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Complaint process
Learn about the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, the four-step complaint process and what to expect during the process.
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Submit a complaint
What information to provide and how to submit a complaint about Council Member conduct.
When to use the complaint process
Do you have a complaint about a Council Member? The Integrity Commissioner receives and investigates allegations of breaches of the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw. The Integrity Commissioner does not have the authority to investigate past Council Members or City employees.
For complaints about City employees, go to the Whistle-blower Program.
For election-related complaints, go to Elections Calgary complaints and inquiries.
Reports and resources
News
February 25, 2022 - City of Calgary announces new Integrity Commissioner
February 24, 2020 - Council approves Notice of Motion to strengthen transparency
April 8, 2019 - The City of Calgary announces new Ethics Advisor
April 11, 2016 - City Council appoints Integrity Commissioner and Ethics Advisor
Bylaws, laws and policies
Bylaws
Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Bylaw 26M2018
Councillors' Budgets and Expenses Bylaw 36M2021
Laws
Alberta Human Rights Act R.S.A. 2000 c. A 25.5
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.A 2000 c. F-25
Municipal Government Act R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26
Policies
Acceptable Use of City Technology Resources - Members of Council PAC009
Disclosure Policy for Members of Council CC044
Respectful Workplace Policy GN-040
Policies that apply to Council Members can be found in the Council Policy Library.
Integrity Commissioner reports
Please Note: Only investigations that result in a finding of a breach of a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials are made public.
Dec. 12, 2023 - Report to Council concerning Councillor McLean (CC2023-1340)
June 30, 2022 - Report to Council concerning Councillor Carra (C2022-0851)
June 20, 2022 - Report to Council concerning Councillor Carra (C2022-0843)
May 31, 2022 - Report to Council concerning Councillor McLean (C2022-0759)
April 9, 2021 - Report to Council concerning Councillor Woolley (C2021‑0733)
May 11, 2020 - Report to Council concerning Councillor Farkas (C2020‑0548)
July 25, 2016 - Report to City Council concerning Mayor Nenshi (M2016‑0625)