Councillors participate in various committees which were either created by Council for advisory purposes or are formed by Provincial or private entity in which the Regional Municipality has significant interest.

Councillors are appointed to committees every 2 years or in accordance with the committees or organizations by-laws and policies.

Some committees have resident appointment to provide an alternate perspective on the committee or to represent the Regional Municipality and its interests. Here is a list of Councillor and resident member appointmented to various Committees, Regional Committee Appointments as of 2025.

Code of Conduct

Municipal politicians across Nova Scotia must follow a provincially mandated Code of Conduct, which outlines over 40 guidelines across 14 categories, including gifts, benefits, and confidentiality. Developed by a working group formed in January 2022, the policy was adopted by WHRM Council in December 2024. It requires municipalities to retain legal counsel to review complaints and conduct investigations. The policy defines appropriate and inappropriate conduct and outlines a process for investigating incidents and applying sanctions when necessary.

If you feel that an elected official in West Hants 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 an email to Ms. Tracey Williams, WHRM's Code of Conduct Investigator outlining the violation:

Tracy Williams, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.