Council Code of Conduct Framework and Interpretation Council Code of ConductSection Menu In this section Council and CommitteesCommittees Committee of CouncilGovernance and Council Operations CommitteeProcedure By-law Review Sub-committeeChief Administrative Officer (CAO) Performance Review CommitteeCitizen Appointments Committee Planning and Development Committee Meetings and Agendas City Council and Committee Live StreamCouncil Attendance RecordsParticipate in a Council MeetingGeneral Agenda Information and Referred Matters ListCouncil and Committees Minutes ArchiveConsolidated Minutes Council Handbook LegislationPoliciesGlossaryIndex Accountability and Transparency Integrity CommissionerOmbudsmanElected Officials Compensation and Expense Reporting Council Code of Conduct Framework and InterpretationCurrently selectedDefinitionsKey PrinciplesRule No. 1 GeneralRule No. 2 Gifts and BenefitsRule No. 3 Confidential InformationRule No. 4 Use of City Property, Services and Other ResourcesRule No. 5 Election Campaign WorkRule No. 6 Business RelationsRule No. 7 Improper Use of InfluenceRule No. 8 Conduct At CouncilRule No. 9 Transparency & Openness in Decision Making and Member's DutiesRule No. 10 Media CommunicationRule No. 11 Representing the CityRule No. 12 Conduct Respecting Current and Prospective EmploymentRule No. 13 Encouragement of Respect for the City and Its By-LawsRule No. 14 HarassmentRule No. 15 Discreditable ConductRule No. 16 Conduct Respecting StaffRule No. 17 Employment of Council Relatives/Family MembersRule No. 18 Failure to Adhere to Council Policies and ProceduresRule No. 19 Reprisals and ObstructionRule No. 20 ImplementationComplaint Protocol Term of Council Declarations of InterestTerm of Council Recorded Votes Page ContentThis Code of Conduct applies to the Mayor and all Members of Council. It is to be given broad, liberal interpretation in accordance with applicable legislation and the definitions set out herein. Commentary and examples used in this Code of Conduct are meant to be illustrative and not exhaustive. From time to time additional commentary and examples may be added to this document by the Integrity Commissioner, as she or he deems appropriate.As long as all the facts known to the member are disclosed to the Integrity Commissioner and there is no change to these facts, then the member may rely on any written advice provided by the Integrity Commissioner.Members of Council, Members of the public or City staff seeking clarification of any part of this Code should consult with the Integrity Commissioner.
