Considerations for Councillors Regarding the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (“Act”) places a significant burden and risk upon local representatives. The standard of care in the Act is greater than that placed on elected representatives at the federal and provincial levels. Since its original proclamation in 1972, the Act has been tested in the Courts on numerous occasions. Often, the context for the dispute involves circumstances outside of the Act; the remedies of the Act providing a convenient arsenal for strategic advantage. The purpose of this review is to provide councillors with a basic understanding of the Act, and some insight into a strategic defense.
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Posted: May 25, 2009
