The Town of Lunenburg is dedicated to maintaining integrity, transparency, and professionalism in municipal governance. To support these values, the Town has adopted the Code of Conduct for Municipal Elected Officials, as required by the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act. This Code applies to all municipalities in Nova Scotia and sets clear standards for ethical behaviour and accountability for elected officials.
The Code outlines expectations for conduct and provides a process for addressing potential breaches. Complaints are handled by an independent investigator to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and integrity throughout the investigation.
Key areas covered include:
- General Conduct: Maintaining integrity, transparency, and adherence to procedural rules.
- Confidential Information: Protecting sensitive municipal information from unauthorized use or disclosure.
- Conflict of Interest: Avoiding decisions influenced by personal gain.
- Fairness: Treating all individuals equally and with respect.
- Use of Municipal Resources: Ensuring municipal property and services are used appropriately.
- Interaction with Staff and Service Providers: Maintaining professional relationships and boundaries.
The complete regulations are available here: Code of Conduct for Municipal Elected Officials Regulations
What Constitutes a Breach?
Violations of the Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to:
- Misusing confidential information.
- Accepting unauthorized gifts or benefits.
- Engaging in conflicts of interest.
- Showing favouritism or bias in municipal decision-making.
- Failing to adhere to council decisions or municipal policies.
- Inappropriate interactions with staff or misuse of municipal resources.
Filing a Complaint
As of October 7, 2025, the Province's Regulations now only allow a council member to submit a code of conduct complaint against another councillor. If you have any questions, please contact the Municipal Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 634-4410 x 240.
Investigator Contact Information
Name: Jonathan Cuming, Taylor MacLellan Cochrane Lawyers
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Phone: 902-678-6156