As a result of amendments to the Municipal Act, municipalities are now required to adopt a Code of Conduct for its Local Boards. The Police Services Board is governed by their own Code of Conduct.
The guiding principles of the Code of Conduct for Local Boards is that members shall act with honesty and integrity, serving in a diligent manner, and performing their duties in a manner which promotes public confidence. Follow the link below to view the document.
Code of Conduct for Local Boards (PDF)
All members of Council, local boards and committees have an obligation to act honestly and responsibly when making decisions or giving advice on Council, board or committee matters. This obligation includes the disclosure of pecuniary interest.
A pecuniary interest refers to a situation where a member has a direct or indirect conflict related to a matter under consideration. A full explanation of direct and indirect pecuniary interests can be found in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
The onus is on the member to determine whether they are affected by the pecuniary interest provisions. All members must submit their disclosures of pecuniary interest in writing to the Clerk immediately following the meeting during which they verbally disclose a pecuniary interest.
