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Effective whistleblower policies in municipal governance
Effective whistleblower policies protect government employees, safeguard public funds, and prevent corruption. But how can municipalities ensure they are effective? Photo: Adobe Stock
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June 2025
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Elected officials must secure the trust of the populations they are serving. This is perhaps most critical at the municipal level, where these officials have more immediate and significant impacts on the communities in which they live and work.
To maintain trust at this level, municipal governments are held to rules and regulations related to ethical behaviour and accountability. However, not everyone upholds these standards, and increased misconduct can quickly erode community
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