P.E.I. introduces new code of conduct training for municipal leaders
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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Mayors, councillors and different elected officers in Prince Edward Island have till March 31, 2024, to finish the province’s new code of conduct coaching.
The interactive on-line coaching module goals to show elected representatives concerning the code’s necessities, the right way to deal with inappropriate behaviour and perceive the procedures for submitting a proper grievance.
“Constituents count on their municipal councillors to carry out their duties respectfully, successfully and responsibly,” Housing, Land and Communities Minister Rob Lantz said in a launch.
“We need to be sure that councils have the instruments they should perform good governance, whereas on the similar time, respecting a municipality’s authority to handle their very own affairs.”
Future leaders should full the coaching inside six months of being appointed, elected or re-elected.
