Tag Archives: Code of Conduct

Why is Code of Conduct report being kept secret? Mt. A. prof asks

Mount Allison politics professor Geoff Martin is questioning why the Town of Tantramar is refusing to release an investigator’s report on how Councillor Debbie Wiggins-Colwell violated seven sections of Council’s Code of Conduct. “Why is the report — the allegations, … Continue reading

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Sackville councillor vows to challenge suspension of medical benefits

Sackville Councillor Bruce Phinney says he’s considering the best way to challenge council’s two-month suspension of his life, health and dental insurance after someone added words to a motion that council passed in July to authorize it. “I’m just not … Continue reading

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Sackville’s mayor denies any conflict of interest over AIL pipe factory

Sackville Mayor Shawn Mesheau has denied that he violated conflict of interest rules when he chaired council meetings that discussed and voted on changes to the town’s zoning bylaw clearing the way for a plastic pipe factory at 318 Walker … Continue reading

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No official info yet on why Sackville Councillor Bruce Phinney was cited for violating Code of Conduct

Voters in Sackville may choose a new mayor and council in the municipal elections on May 10 without knowing exactly why the present council voted to sanction Bruce Phinney twice for violating its new Code of Conduct. Acting Mayor Ron … Continue reading

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Sackville’s mayor will receive complaints under new Code of Conduct

Sackville Town Clerk Donna Beal has clarified how complaints will be handled under the new Code of Conduct that governs members of council. In an e-mail to Warktimes, Beal explains that council, not town staff, will handle complaints. “Complaints under the Code … Continue reading

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Experts warn Sackville Town Council’s new Code of Conduct could shut down dissent

Mount Allison politics professor Geoff Martin says he has concerns about the restrictions Sackville’s new municipal Code of Conduct imposes on members of town council. In an e-mail to Warktimes, Martin, who served as a Sackville town councillor from 1998 to … Continue reading

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