Thanks, Mr. Chair. I'm not going to drone on too long about this, but the committee looked at how enforcement of codes of conduct are dealt with in a number of other jurisdictions across the Commonwealth as well as in Canada; certainly it seems to be best practice that enforcement of codes of conduct is located within an independent party, and we already have such a party in the Conflict of Interest Commissioner who deals with pecuniary and financial matters. In some other jurisdictions, that individual also has the ability to receive complaints, carry out investigations, and make recommendations regarding breaches of a code of conduct. So it was the view of the committee that this would be a reasonable way for us to proceed and continuing to evolve and increase our transparency and accountability, and thus you have the recommendation before you. Mr. Chair, I would request a recorded vote on the motion. Thank you.
Kevin O'Reilly on Committee Motion 95-18(2): Committee Report 7-18(2), Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Members’ Conduct Guidelines – Expansion Of Duties Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 2017. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 95-18(2): Committee Report 7-18(2), Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Members’ Conduct Guidelines – Expansion Of Duties Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
March 9th, 2017
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