New remote work rules for Calgary city councillors up for vote
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Council is set to decide on changes that would allow them to dial in to debates on occasion.
New rules for Calgary city councillors wanting to work remotely are expected this week.
Council is set to vote on changes that would allow them to dial in to debates on occasion.
The changes are aimed at reaching a balance between councillors' schedules and the need for their full attention in debate.
Councillors are paid $120,000 a year -- a salary that comes with many demands.
"Really long days -- 12 hours, 10 o'clock at night, often multiple days in a row," Coun. Jasmine Mian said.
Mian is the first councillor in the city's history to give birth while in office, and she says she's supportive of tighter virtual attendance requirements but wants to see exemptions based on Charter-protected circumstances.
"It's not just about me and my specific situation. I'm actually just thinking about anyone," she said.
