Public Notice – By-law 6-24
26 November 2024 – Rothesay, NB
By-law 6-24, “A By-Law of Rothesay Establishing a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials”
Rothesay Council intends to consider enactment of By-law 6-24, “A By-law of Rothesay Establishing a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials”, at its next regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, in accordance with Regulation 2024-48 under the Local Governance Act, SNB 2017, c17.
The residents and businesses of Rothesay are entitled to have a fair, honest and open local government that has earned the public’s full confidence for integrity. Town Council and staff seek to maintain and enhance the quality of life for all residents through responsible, fair, community-minded and sustainable government. Council members are dedicated to the concept of effective and democratic local government and should maintain a constructive, creative, cooperative and practical attitude toward working together in service to the public.
By-law 6-24 applies to all Members of Rothesay Council. The purpose is to provide standards for the conduct of Members relating to their roles and responsibilities as elected officials of the town of Rothesay. In addition to Town By-laws and policies, Members’ conduct is also governed by applicable provincial and federal legislation, amendments thereto and regulations thereunder.
By-law 6-24 includes, but is not limited to, the following: By-law Purpose, Framework and Interpretation, Values and Principles of Members, Council Responsibilities, Use of Communication Tools and Social Media, Informal and Formal Complaint Processes, the role of the Local Governance Commission, and a Statement of Commitment.
The meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., in the Common Room, Rothesay Town Hall, 70 Hampton Road, Rothesay, NB. Residents can attend the meeting in person or access the Council meeting livestream: https://www.youtube.com/user/RothesayNB
The draft By-law may be reviewed in the Clerk’s office, Monday to Friday 8:15 – 12 noon, 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., exclusive of civic holidays.
Mary Jane Banks, BComm
Town Clerk
