North Cowichan councillor Tek Manhas含羞草研究社檚 action in posting a sexist meme on his personal Facebook page did not violate the municipality含羞草研究社檚 code of conduct, council has concluded.

After a review, North Cowichan含羞草研究社檚 lawyers determined that, although the post is not in alignment with council含羞草研究社檚 strategic values related to inclusion and a respectful workplace, the post was not a breach of the rules.

含羞草研究社淐ouncillor Manhas has apologized and removed the post from his Facebook page and recognizes that a post of this nature does not meet the standard council is aspiring to, related to its workplace,含羞草研究社� a release from CAO Ted Swabey含羞草研究社檚 office stated.

含羞草研究社淭his matter was reviewed by council and the matter has been concluded.含羞草研究社�

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In a post last week on his Facebook page, Manhas said, 含羞草研究社淟ast June I shared a post from somebody that at the time I thought was funny. However upon further self reflection and comments from the public I have taken down the post. I sincerely apologize for any negative effects or harm this may have caused to many people.含羞草研究社�

robert.barron@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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