MUNICIPAL CONDUCT

Sheppard Solutions is an approved trainer with the Government of NL, Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, to deliver mandatory orientation training (Module 1) to municipal councillors and staff.

The Municipal Conduct Act (MCA), enacted on September 1, 2022, governs conflict of interest, ethical behaviour, and professional conduct. S. 21 of this Act requires Councillors and CAO's / Town Managers in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to complete mandatory orientation training within the time period prescribed in the regulations.

Mandatory Orientation Modules

Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of Council and CAO / Town Manager

Module 2: Council Meetings and Procedures of Council

Module 3: Conflict of Interest

Module 4: Council Budgets and Financial Management

Module 5: Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP Act)

Training Outline (Module 1)

Roles and Responsibilities under Towns and Local Service Districts Act (TLSDA).
Relationship between Council and Municipal Officials
Functions and Statutory Responsibilities of the Town Manager/CAO
Tips to be an effective Councillor
Navigating By-Laws under the TLSDA
Practical application through Case Scenarios.

Duration

Module 1 training is ~2 hours and can be delivered virtually or in person.

Note: The Towns and Local Service Districts Act (TLSDA), enacted on January 1, 2025, replaced the Municipalities Act, 1999.

Links to Applicable Legislation:

SNL2021 CHAPTER M-20.01 - MUNICIPAL CONDUCT ACT

NLR 59/22 - Municipal Conduct Regulations under the Municipal Conduct Act

SNL2023 CHAPTER T-6.2 - TOWNS AND LOCAL SERVICE DISTRICTS ACT

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