Title
Council Code of Conduct and Meeting with Developers Policies Revision and Repeal
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Council and Public Member Code of Conduct Policy C-AD21 be approved as presented.
2. That Meeting with Developers Policy C-AD14 stands repealed.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To apply code of conduct provisions to public committee members, include a maximum value for gifts accepted by members, and repeal a redundant policy.
Summary
Council Code of Conduct Policy C-AD21 is revised by changing the title to “Council and Public Committee Member Code of Conduct”, adding new wording throughout the policy that extend the policy provisions to public committee members (including Schedule B), and including a maximum value for gifts accepted by members.
Administration surveyed the gift provisions of other municipalities and the Province and considers a $300 gift threshold is reasonable based on this research. This gift threshold offers Council and public committee members the ability to accept gifts in the normal course of business, and mitigates situations where perceived or actual basis can be alleged due to the nominal value of gifts accepted.
Meeting with Developers Policy C-AD14 is redundant since Council Code of Conduct Policy C-AD21 establishes the ethical principles for Council members to carry out their duties; including meeting with anyone that wants to meet with them, therefore administration recommends this policy be repealed.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Policy Development Policy C-AD01 provides for the ongoing development and updating of the County’s corporate policies.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0
Source of Funding: N/A
Other (As Required)