Mandatory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks for Town Councillors under the TLSDA 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador request the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs to amend the Towns and Local Service Districts Act (or enact a regulation thereunder) to require all persons elected as councillors in towns to obtain and submit a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check within a specified period after election (for example, within 60 days) and at regular intervals or upon re-election; 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that MNL advocate for provincial support (such as subsidized checks or streamlined process) to ensure these checks are accessible, affordable and practicable for all municipalities.