The mayor’s office has confirmed a member of the Winnipeg Police Board has resigned.
A motion to replace Kyle Mason will be reworded to better reflect the need for the change, Scott Gillingham’s office said Thursday morning.
A motion that passed at executive policy committee Wednesday called to officially revoke Mason’s appointment, alleging he had breached the board’s code of ethical conduct, though it noted no details.
Kyle Mason (John Woods / Free Press files)
Late Wednesday afternoon, Mason told the Free Press he had already resigned after the board questioned him about a driving offence.
He said he received a ticket for driving without vehicle insurance because of a mix-up regarding his renewal date, which was deemed to violate the code.
Mason stressed the matter was triggered by his resignation, not a board call to revoke his appointment.
The mayor’s office confirmed Thursday the motion will be amended to reflect the departure as a resignation.
The code sets a broad list of rules for police board members, including that they will not interfere with the police service’s operational decisions, keep information from private meetings confidential, discharge their duties in a manner that will inspire public confidence and refrain from acting unlawfully or compromising the board’s integrity.
Former board member Colleen Mayer will replace Mason, if council approves.
Council will cast the final vote on the matter on May 30.
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