Municipal politicians across Nova Scotia must abide by a Code of Conduct that covers more than a dozen areas, from gifts and benefits to handling confidential information.  The code, which includes more than 40 guidelines under 14 categories, was developed based on recommendations of a working group established in January 2022.  In November 2024, Kentville Town Council approved the provincially mandated Code of Conduct Policy for Elected Officials.  This policy has a requirement for the  municipal unit to retain a dedicated legal counsel(s) to review applications and conduct investigations according to the process in this policy.  The policy describes good conduct, as well as inappropriate conduct, it sets out a process for a person to investigate an incident and determine sanctions to an elected official when appropriate.  

If you feel that an elected official in Kentville has violated this Code of Conduct:

Read the policy carefully to understand the guiding principles and generally accepted conduct, as well as the process for launching an investigation.

Send a letter or email to one of the Town of Kentville's Code of Conduct Investigators outlining the violation:

  Noella Martin, nmartin@bwbllp.ca, (902) 229-2777

  Charles A. Thompson, CThompson@BurchellMacDougall.com, (902) 896-7543

The investigator will determine who will take the case based on their capacity, and will follow the process outlined in the policy.