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Four years after a July, 2016 inquiry by Ward 5 councillor Randy Donauer, a preliminary document has been prepared by city administration to develop a whistleblower policy for City of Saskatoon employees.
It was brought forward at Monday’s governance and priorities meeting.
According to administration, currently in Saskatchewan, there is limited whistleblower protection available to municipal employees. Unlike civil service employees, municipal employees don’t get protection under the Public Disclosures Act- which provides a way of disclosing information about wrongdoing in the workplace.
The City of Saskatoon does have workplace policies related to alcohol and drug use, employee behaviour and acceptable computer use.
The six-page report at this point indicates that council supports whistleblowing and commits to protecting those who come forward with concerns in good faith. That includes breaches of conduct, wrongdoing, suspected criminal activity or violation of public trust.
It would apply to all city employees, contractors, suppliers and other agencies. It would not apply to council members, directors or employees of controlled corporations or board members.
The program would be managed by the city’s internal auditor’s office and would protect the employee from being demoted, dismissed or suspended.
Council must still discuss and debate the policy document and approve it.