Tag Archives: Council Code of Code

Tantramar council gives preliminary approval to contentious code of conduct

Posted on March 13, 2025 by brucewark

In a narrow 5-4 vote, Tantramar council gave preliminary approval (first reading) Tuesday to a revised code of conduct bylaw that would give members the power to suspend one of their colleagues for up to 90-days without pay. “Remember this … Continue reading →

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Ruffled feathers: Tantramar releases secret $19K report on councillor’s code of conduct violations

Posted on February 22, 2024 by brucewark

The Town of Tantramar has responded to complaints to the New Brunswick Ombud by releasing an investigator’s report into the contentious events surrounding the restoration of Shep, Dorchester’s unique sandpiper statue. In a letter e-mailed yesterday to Warktimes, Town Clerk Donna … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council dismisses formal complaint against Mayor Black over election of deputy mayor

Posted on October 15, 2023 by brucewark

Sackville resident Les Hicks says he’s having a hard time understanding why Tantramar council dismissed his code of conduct complaint against Mayor Andrew Black. “After waiting over eight weeks for a response to my complaint, I found it disappointing and … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillor opposed suspending colleague’s health benefits

Posted on September 14, 2022 by brucewark

Sackville Town Councillor Michael Tower says he would not have presented a motion on July 12th to suspend Councillor Bruce Phinney’s pay for two months if he had known it would include Phinney’s life, health and dental insurance. “The benefits … Continue reading →

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