Council to consider penalties after code of conduct complaint against Botha
Prince Albert City Councillor Evert Botha could be headed to the penalty box Monday as sanctions are being weighed against him, after he made what agenda documents describe as “inappropriate, disrespectful and derogatory” comments on social media during a Prince Albert Raiders game.
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A potential violation of the Code of Ethics Bylaw by a member of council was reported to the executive committee April 9. The complaint alleged Botha violated Sections 9 and 10 of the ethics bylaw, which outlines the standards and values expected of council members when dealing with each other and employees at City Hall.
Sections 9 and 10 say council members “shall treat every person, including other members, municipal employees and the public, with dignity, understanding and respect,” and that councillors shall not “engage in discrimination, bullying or harassment in their roles as members.”