Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct set out expectations and standards for councillor conduct. The Code is meant to help prevent ethical conflicts and help in their resolution, serve as a basis for council orientation and training, and serve as a reference throughout the operation of the council’s term.

Municipalities are required to establish codes of conduct for members of council and certain local boards and include the following subject matters in their local codes:

• gifts, benefits and hospitality
• respectful conduct, including towards officers and employees of the municipality or of local boards
• confidential information
• use of municipal or local board property