It has been seven years since the Edmonton Police Commission has disclosed what honorarium commissioners receive. The amount of the honorarium was supposed to be disclosed four times a year until January 2023, and twice a year after that. Commissioners volunteer their time and receive $150 to $400 for attending meetings, seminars, and other events depending on hours spent and if a member chairs a session.

Its true that Edmonton Police Commissioners are volunteers and while their role is appreciated, the lack of disclosure of their honoraria does prompt the following questions:

What does it mean to volunteer?

When does a formalized honorarium become a wage?