Office of the Senate Ethics Officer

The Ethics and Conflict of Interest Code for Senators

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Intersessional Authority

Intersessional Authority created

38. During a period of prorogation or dissolution of Parliament and until the members of a successor Committee are appointed by the Senate, there shall be a committee known as the Intersessional Authority on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators.

Composition

39. The Intersessional Authority on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators shall be composed of the members of the Committee.

General authority

40. (1) The Senate Ethics Officer shall carry out his or her duties and functions under the general direction of the Intersessional Authority on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators.

Additional functions

40. (2) Subject to the rules, direction and control of the Senate and of the Committee, the Intersessional Authority on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators shall carry out such other of the Committee’s duties and functions as the Committee gives to it by resolution.