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Clarifications over conflicts

Editor: I would like to ask the City of White Rock if there are clear-cut guidelines on conflict of interest.

Editor:

In light of recent split votes on important zoning amendments, I would like to ask the City of White Rock if there are clear-cut guidelines on conflict of interest.

For example, should a councillor whose primary income is from real estate be allowed to vote on these matters, or should they abstain?

I am sure that the councillors vote with their best interests in the city, but I am concerned about the perceived conflict of interest.

Do the councillors sign a document agreeing that they will not benefit directly or indirectly, immediately or in future from their voting decisions?

Aroon Shah, White Rock