The general public, along with City of Grande Prairie employees and service providers, can report concerns of suspected waste and/or wrongdoing to the Disclosure of Wrongdoing and Reprisal Protection Program (formally known as the “Whistleblower Protection Program”).
Policies
The Disclosure of Wrongdoing and Reprisal Protection Program was created by Council policy to support the City’s commitment to leading and advancing a culture rooted in the highest ethical standards for employees. The program is governed by Policy 117 - Disclosure of Wrongdoing and Reprisal Protection Provisions.
If you have a Code of Conduct concern about an elected official, please note that conduct of the Mayor and members of Council is administered through and subject to the process listed in the Council Code of Conduct, Bylaw C-1384.
Reporting Methods
Or submit a claim via mail to:
| For claims against a City employee, other than the City Manager and/or a Director: | ATTN: City Manager, Policy 117 P.O. Bag 4000 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3 |
| For claims against the City Manager and/or a Director: | ATTN: City Clerk, Policy 117 P.O. Bag 4000 Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3 |
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to pursuing all claims with sufficient specific information to initiate an investigation.
Concerns about the Mayor or a member of Council must be submitted to one of the options below per the Council Code of Conduct:
Email: cityclerk@cityofgp.com
Phone: 780-357-7523
Mail: ATTN: City Clerk, Bylaw C-1384
P.O. Bag 4000
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V3
Tracking and Reporting
The City Manager will be responsible for bringing forward a report to Council before the end of January each year that provides the total number in the preceding year of:
- wrongdoing reports involving employees;
- findings of wrongdoing involving employees;
- open investigations involving employees; and
- closed investigations involving employees.