Policy 2.1.2 Standards of Conduct

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Policy: 2.1.2  
Approved By: Trust Council 
Approval Date: September 12, 1992 
Amendment Date(s):  December 6, 1997; June 17, 2000; 
December 5, 2003; December 8, 
2010; December 6, 2017; November 
30, 2021 
Policy Holder: Chief Administrative Officer 
 
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 
Purpose 
A trustee elect, by their declaration, is obliged to execute the duties of their office. The purpose of this 
policy is to present standards of conduct to guide elected officials in carrying out their duties to ensure: 
impartial and equal service to all, faithful discharge of their duties without fear or favour, and democratic 
processes which are duly responsible to the public and which foster public confidence in the Islands Trust's 
integrity. These standards are in addition to those established in provincial law. 
A. Definitions 
Trustee(s) means local trustees and municipal trustees as defined in the Islands Trust Act who 
comprise Trust Council, the Executive Committee, Trust Council standing and select 
committees and a local trust committee 
B. Policy  
Certain ethical principles shall govern the conduct of any elected official of the Islands Trust 
organization, who shall: 
 1.  Performance of Duties 
1.1  Recognize that the chief functions of a trustee are to serve the public, advocate the 
Trust mandate, and adhere to the Trust Policy. 
1.2 Avoid situations that could impair or fetter their judgement in the performance of 
their duties, or give that impression to others. 
1.3  Conduct themselves in a manner that does not detract from the public image, 
integrity or responsibilities of the Islands Trust. 
 1.4 Carry out their duties with impartiality and equality of service to all. 
   1.5 Discharge their duties without fear or favour. 
1.6 Be truthful, honest and open in all dealings with trustees, staff and the public.   
 2.  Organizational Responsibility 

 
2.1 Respect the opinions of other trustees, encourage others to utilize their individual 
strengths in a cooperative fashion, and make informed and responsible decisions. 
2.2  Be committed to strive for excellence and quality service in implementing Islands 
Trust policies and directions. 
2.3 Refrain from deliberately undermining Trust officials or staff. 
2.4  As an elected official, respect management's authority to direct staff. 
2.5  Direct requests for action by staff will be made by way of an appropriate resolution. 
2.6  Clearly communicate Trust Council's consensus on decisions when and as 
differentiated from individual trustee opinions. 
2.7  When a trustee has reasonable grounds to believe that transgression of the 
Standards of Conduct is taking place on the part of any other trustee, report the 
transgression to the Standards of Conduct Review Panel in accordance with Section 
5 of this policy. 
 3.  Personal Interests 
3.1  Maintain the highest ideals of honour and integrity in the discharge of their duties. 
3.2 Avoid lobbying activities toward any Trust body for personal interest

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