Medicine Hat mayor stripped of powers, pay following August incident at council
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Medicine Hat's mayor is essentially mayor in title only following a meeting of the southern Alberta city's council on Thursday.
Medicine Hat's mayor is essentially mayor in title only following a meeting of the southern Alberta city's council on Thursday.
Mayor Linnsie Clark and one city councillor were not present at the meeting.
The vote among the council members who did attend, to drastically cut down Clark's powers and pay, was unanimous.
The vote was the result of a motion being passed stating Clark breached the code of conduct by failing to treat the city manager with courtesy, dignity and respect during an exchange at an open council meeting on Aug. 21, 2023.
A letter of reprimand was read aloud at the meeting by Coun. Andy McGrogan and an apology was requested.
Moving forward, Clark is:
Clark's salary will also be reduced by 50 per cent, effective immediately.
