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Photo: Contributed A new and weighty document has been drafted, deliberated and delivered to direct the elected officers of Nelson municipal government in their actions during and in accordance with municipal meetings and business. The 88-page document was adopted into a Code of Conduct — which Nelson city council officially adopted on Nov. 5 during its regular business meeting — after two substantive meetings on the matter, as well as a session with an external advisor. “It’s a pretty robust bylaw but it does set the expectations about how councillors behave in a council meeting, and also how they make decisions as a body,” said city director of corporate services, Sarah Winton, in speaking to council. The Code of Conduct for city council establishes a framework promoting ethical behavior, integrity, respect and accountability, enhancing council’s ability to govern effectively and maintain public trust. The current code clarifies expected behaviors and provides mechanisms for addressing conduct issues, said Coun. Leslie Payne. “This is something that is happening all throughout B.C and the country to some degree,” she said. “I think we have all seen the newspaper articles talking about the conduct at various levels of local government, and this is one of the mechanisms that will, hopefully, put a bit of a framework around the value and integrity of working together in local governance.” Informal resolution is the primary means of resolving concerns between council members, Winton explained, as it is more effective, faster, more collaborative and more efficient than a formal complaint and investigation process. When a formal complaint is submitted and an investigation warranted, a third- party investigator will lead that process and provide a report and recommendations to council. The code provides several options for remedies. The code “formalizes the complaint process, which the city has not had formalized up until now,” she pointed out. “This is the primary means of addressing any concerns.” The teeth behind the bark The Code of Conduct is intended to be self-enforcing, said Winton. “However, if not applied impartially, a code of conduct can potentially be weaponized by council members as a tool for personal or political gain,” she said in her report to council. “Accusations or investigations, if handled without fairness or transparency, could be misused to undermine, intimidate, or discredit fellow members rather than address genuine issues.” Consideration of procedural fairness, confidentiality and unbiased enforcement is essential to avoid misuse and ensure that the code fosters constructive relationships and good governance, she added. “The intention of council in enacting this code of conduct is not to stifle council members or to limit their ability to fully perform the governmental and advocacy functions that their position entails,” she said. Some of the key aspects of the code include sections on general conduct, interactions with staff, confidentiality, conflict of interest and a structured complaint process that includes options for individual, informal and formal resolution. The Code of Conduct will be available on the city’s website.
Throughout his travels, Evan not only enjoyed the delicious food but also immersed himself in the vibrant food culture of China. He learned about the significance of sharing meals with family and friends, the art of using chopsticks, and the importance of savoring each bite. His appreciation for Chinese cuisine deepened as he gained a better understanding of the traditions and customs surrounding food in China.As we look towards 2025 and beyond, the outlook for small and medium-sized OLED panels appears promising, with Omdia's forecast signaling a significant milestone for the OLED display market. The convergence of technological advancements, consumer preferences, and market trends is set to fuel the continued growth of OLED technology, paving the way for a more vibrant and immersive display experience across a wide range of devices.No matter how much a financial system is fortified against scams, there is always a fraudster, a conman, or a swindler aiming to game that system. Financial crimes, a la white-collar crimes, are committed, interestingly, by those working closely with the system or those having the innate skill to justify the art through the framework of ‘fraud triangle’, that is in the terms of opportunity, incentive and rationalization. Scams, mainly the pecuniary ones, involve conduct of dishonest practices leading to perversion, depravity and debasement of the entire morals of the social fabric. Financial scandals, like any other scandal, have a story of their own and, of course, the denouement. The truth of the scandals appears to be a drama at times, and at times an enthralling thriller. Vijay Narayan Govind, in his book Fraudster Tales, promises to tell select 10 true stories of financial scams, spread across centuries and continents, and in his own words, “these frauds were significant enough at the time to send major ripples through the systems they challenged, with many of them serving as the catalyst for key legal and regulatory reforms.” The book introduces 10 swindlers, each with their own story of fraud in a separate chapter with a suitable story-title to it. In Govind’s fraudster tales, Hegestratos’s tale emerges as the ‘First Fraudster’, circa 300 BCE, in Athens. He, along with his crime partner Zenosthemis, working as ship merchants, planned to steal the cargos, sink the vessel, and con the vessel’s insurers of shipload of valuable goods through enforcement of the clauses of bottomry and respondentia contracts. However, the plans went awry due to the alert captain and crew members and Hegestratos jumped and drowned himself in the sea. Zenosthemis was arrested, tried and imprisoned in Athens for a long time. The author picks stories, random perhaps, from Athens and other countries, including India. Haridas Mundhra in the tale of ‘The Great Investor’ and Natwarlal in ‘The Master Manipulator’ are the two Indians figuring in the book. The Mundhra scandal, first of its kind in independent India, not only was embroiled with the stock markets and financial institutions but was an expose of the wicked nexus between political party, bureaucracy, ministers and business class, perhaps a prototype of ‘crony capitalism’. The conman Mudhra duped Life Insurance Company (LIC) by forging share certificates, using them as collateral for loans, and amassing huge loans to the tune of Rs 15.60 crore by the mid of 1957. It was Feroz Gandhi, the law maker, who brought this scam to public attention that led to nationalization of LIC, resignation of TT Krishnamachari – then finance minister, indictment of finance secretary and some senior LIC officials, and, of course, sentencing of Haridas Mundhra to 22 years in prison. In the Mithilesh Kumar alias Natwarlal’s case, the story, though intriguing, is simple. From forging signatures and withdrawing money from banks, he graduated to nefarious crimes such as decamping cash from merchants and siphoning off goods from the cargo areas while using more than 50 aliases. Natwarlal even sold, impersonating himself as government official, the Taj Mahal thrice, the Red Fort twice, and the Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament once. He had developed this shrewd art of escaping prison, and one heard him saying quite often that ‘no jail is enough to hold me for too long’. Then, there is a story of how an expert William Chaloner counterfeited coins, notes, and lottery tickets, in the 1600s, but finally got caught by Sir Issac Newton, and sent to gallows for he was guilty of multiple currency frauds. Hugh Cameron’s story is about his conspiracy to cheat Royal British Banks and its customers, eventually which led to the Bank’s collapse. However, in due course, it triggered major legislative reforms in the corporate governance systems in Britain. Oscar Hartzell, a brazen rook, in another story, swindled millions of dollars from investors in a popularly known Sir Francis Drake estate scam. Another story, rather smutty and historical, called the ‘necklace scandal’, involves one French noble woman Jeanne de valois as the key conspirator. It became one of the scandals that led to French Revolution. US major Enron bankruptcy, led by Kenneth Lay, and the Ponzi scheme by Charles Ponzi, the two white-collar financial crimes, rocked the financial systems in the US. The 10 tales are fun, and a riveting read and, in the tales, the readers would find themselves in the murky world of scandals. The criminals of the stories have two things in common, one they dreamt of becoming filthy rich in a trice, and when caught they tried to justify that all is done in good faith, and second, all of them are caught and punished, which the author seems to lay down as the moral of the book.In the post-match interview, Zhang expressed his joy and relief at coming through such a challenging encounter, paying tribute to his opponent and the support of the crowd. He emphasized the importance of mental strength and focus in such tense situations, highlighting the dedication and hard work required to succeed in professional snooker.
As Wang Chuqin leads the Chinese table tennis team to victory after victory, he serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, perseverance, and dedication. His journey to the top of the world rankings is a testament to his talent and his unwavering commitment to excellence.Wolves delay start vs. Spurs due to court issueJessica Ennis-Hill shares top tips on how to fit in exercise around the workday
Health-oriented energy drink brewer Celsius Holdings ( CELH 4.80% ) has seen better days. The stock was trading near two-year lows on Nov. 20, more than 70% below the record prices of late May. And the stock price is down for good reasons. The treasured distribution partnership with soda-and-snacks giant PepsiCo turned out to have a downside. Pepsi is revamping its inventory pipeline, dramatically reducing its Celsius orders in the process. As a result, Celsius' torrential revenue growth reversed into a 31% year-over-year drop in the latest earnings report. But this looks like a great time to pick up some Celsius stock on the cheap . These shares look good for many reasons, but one catalyst stands head and shoulders above the rest. I'm talking about the company's potential for international expansion. Tell me more about overseas growth Celsius is an all-American business so far. Fledgling operations in Canada, the British Isles, Australia, and New Zealand are barely moving the financial statements. International sales accounted for just 5.3% of the company's total sales in the first three quarters of 2024. Yet, overseas revenue grew 36% year over year in this period while domestic sales only increased by 5% due to Pepsi's inventory shift. So Celsius investors are focusing on the soft American sales at this point, and why not? That's where the financial action is, anyway. So it makes perfect sense to drive Celsius' share prices steeply lower in a time of home-field struggles. But the long-term opportunity abroad is gigantic. PepsiCo is Celsius' preferred distribution partner on a global scale, and that collaboration hasn't kicked in yet. The international opportunity is huge in the energy drink sector -- archrival Monster Beverage collects 38% of its sales in foreign markets, with vibrant growth in Europe and Asia. The company has barely started spreading the word about its health-conscious spin on energy drinks. I expect big things from Celsius' international expansion efforts. The swooning stock should get back on its feet when Pepsi's inventory action becomes old news, followed by strong gains based on surging international sales.Furthermore, introducing more complex and morally ambiguous plot twists can add depth and intrigue to the storyline. By presenting players with dilemmas and conflicts that challenge their beliefs and values, the game can offer a richer and more engaging storytelling experience. This can also lead to multiple branching story paths and endings, allowing players to make choices that impact the outcome of the game.
As of noon today, the Shanghai Composite Index opened higher but retraced its gains, ultimately up by 1.58% from the previous close. The total turnover in both the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets exceeded 1.5 trillion RMB, demonstrating active trading activities among investors.Limited again, 49ers QB Brock Purdy still fighting sore shoulder
