Integrity Commissioner

 Functions

The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position that reports directly to Municipal Council, and whose powers and duties are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001. The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for oversight of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Committees and Local Boards.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigates complaints and potential breaches to the Code of Conduct by Members of Council;
• Reviews and make recommendations to the Code of Conduct;
• Advises and educates Members of Council on the Code of Conduct;
• Provides reports to Council, summarizing their activities;
• Reports findings and recommended actions following an investigation of a complaint against the Code of Conduct.

Municipal Act, 2001

 Code of Conduct and Complaint Procedure

Individuals who would like to make a formal complaint if they believe or witness a Member of Council not following the Code of Conduct, can do so by following the Complaint Procedure and submitting a signed Formal Complaint Affidavit to the Municipal Clerk. Once submitted, it is filed with the Clerk and forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner.

By-Law No.2014-026 - Council Code of Conduct

Formal Complaint Affidavit 

 Completed Inquiries

 Decision of the Integrity Commissioner - Conflict of Interest Complaint Re: Mayor Carman Kidd 

 Reports