Establishment of the Council Code of Conduct
On June 26, 2018, City Council gave 3 readings to Bylaw 18483, establishing the Council Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct provides Councillors with a framework to guide ethical conduct in a way that upholds the integrity of the City and the high standards of professional conduct the public expects from elected officials.
Filing a Complaint with the Integrity Commissioner
If you believe a Councillor has contravened the Council Code of Conduct, you may make a written complaint to the Integrity Commissioner.
Written complaints must include the following:
- The provisions of the Council Code of Conduct allegedly contravened and the facts surrounding the allegation, including any witnesses;
- The name of the Councillor(s) alleged to have contravened the Council Code of Conduct; and
- Your name and contact information.
For your convenience, a Complaint Form is provided.
Complaints can also be submitted by email to integrity.commissioner@edmonton.ca or delivered to:
Integrity Commissioner
c/o Office of the City Clerk
3rd Floor, City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
Your complaint must be received not later than 60 days after the date you became aware of the conduct giving rise to the complaint.
Refer to Schedule B of Bylaw 18483 for further details on the complaint submission process, as well as information on the investigation and reporting of complaints.