Medicine Hat city council found that Mayor Linnsie Clark breached the city’s code of conduct bylaw in her treatment of the city manager at a council meeting last year.
In city council's first meeting after sanctions against Mayor Linnsie Clark were lifted, council voted 6-3 in favour of a review by the province into its operations.Medicine Hat city council voted on Tuesday to call on the provincial government to inspect the operations of the city's mayor, council and administration.
Once an official request is filed, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver will decide whether to conduct the audit. Generally, an inspection can last between six to 18 months. If the province proceeds with an investigation in this case, it would mean a result may not be filed until after a new city council is in place after the 2025 municipal election.
Councillors in favour of the motion argued a third-party investigation could improve public confidence in city hall and offer an opportunity for external recommendations to help it move forward. "I'm concerned about if we have thought about the implication to various departments," Clark said. "This would be a significant draw on staff resources."
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