Title
Code of Conduct Bylaw 2025-01
Proposed Motion
That Bylaw 2025-01 receive first reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports that the Code of Conduct Bylaw 2025-01 receive first reading, as presented.
Purpose
The Municipal Government Act, Section 146 requires that each municipality must pass by bylaw a Council Code of Conduct to govern all members of Council equally. Parkland County passed the initial Council Code of Conduct Bylaw on May 22, 2018. A review of the Council Code of Conduct is required within each four-year term of Council. Bylaw 2025-01 is presented in accordance with Section 146.
Summary
Previous Council passed Bylaw 2018-05, Code of Conduct Bylaw on May 22, 2018. It is required that the Council members serving a four-year term effective October, 2021 to October 2025 review the Council Code of Conduct in their term. Passing of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2025-01 will allow the municipality to be in compliance with Section 146.1 of the Municipal Government Act.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Municipal Government Act, Section 146.1
Municipal Government Act, Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Regulation 200/2017
Financial Impact:
Cost: n/a
Source of Funding: n/a