POLICE COMMISSIONERS HONORARIA REMAINS UNKNOWN

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?