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 Oxford.

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 the Council at the October 30, 2024, regular meeting of Oxford Town Council.

• pdf Resolution of Adoption of the Model Code of Conduct Town of Oxford (261 KB)
• Regulations - Code of Conduct for Municipal Elected Officials - Municipal Government Act (Nova Scotia)
• pdf Complaint and Investigator Process (784 KB)

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
Email David McNairn