"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. "
