Integrity and Ethics Office

Integrity and Ethics Office

Ethics advice, education and complaint investigations for City Council.

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. 

  • About us

    About the Integrity and Ethics Office and the Ethics Advisor and Integrity Commissioner roles.

  • Complaint process

    Learn about the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, the four-step complaint process and what to expect during the process.

  • 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

Bylaws, laws and policies

Integrity Commissioner reports

Integrity and Ethics Office annual reports

Interpretation bulletins

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