What is the law governing the conduct of members of the municipal council?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Edmonton (City) v. Hawrelak, 1972 CanLII 201 (AB QB):
The law governing the conduct of members of a municipal council was exhaustively considered in Toronto v. Bowes (1854), 4 Gr. 489, affirmed 6 Gr. 1, which was affirmed 11 Moo. P.C. 463, 14 E.R. 770.
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