The public expects the highest standards of professional conduct from Members elected to local government. The purpose of the new Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials Policy is to establish guidelines for the ethical and interpersonal conduct of Members of Council (“Members”). The Council is answerable to the community through democratic processes and this Code will assist in providing for the good government of the Town of Amherst.
The new Code of Conduct came into effect by the Province of Nova Scotia following the October 2024 municipal elections and was formally adopted by Council at the November 25, 2024 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council.
- pdf Code of Conduct for Elected Municipal Officials (10.63 MB)
- Regulations - Code of Conduct for Municipal Elected Officials - Municipal Government Act (Nova Scotia)
If any citizen feels that an elected official has breached the Code of Conduct they may reach out to the independent Investigator to discuss the issue further.
For complaints related to the Code of Conduct please contact:
David McNairn
Hicks LeMoine Law
15 Princess Street
Amherst, NS B4H 3Z2
902-667-7214
