Audit committee appoints member to working group

Summary#

Calgary’s Audit Committee carried a motion on July 16, 2026, on the verbal item “Audit Forum.” It appointed Public Member Paul McDonald to the City Auditor’s Performance Evaluation Working Group and directed that the committee’s closed-meeting discussions remain confidential under section 29 of the Access to Information Act.

  • The motion was moved by Councillor Jamieson and carried 5–0.

What it means for you#

  • City governance: Paul McDonald is appointed to the working group. The motion does not describe the group’s work or his role in it.
  • Public: The closed-meeting discussions covered by the direction are to remain confidential.

Money#

No publicly available information on cost.

What is unclear#

  • The motion does not state how long Mr. McDonald’s appointment lasts or what the working group will do.
  • The closed-meeting discussion itself is confidential, so its details are not provided here.

Case for#

No clear argument available from the supplied material.

Case against#

No clear concern available from the supplied material.

Votes

Audit Committee, item 9.2.3 (Audit Forum (Verbal), AC2026-0659): That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report AC2026-0659, the following be approved: That Audit Committee: - Appoint Public Member Paul McDonald to the City Auditor's Performance Evaluation Working Group; and - Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 29 (Advice from officials) of the Access to Information Act.

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