The Township's Integrity Commissioner oversees the application of the Township's Code of Conduct. The appointment of an Integrity Commissioner is an element in ensuring accountability and transparency - one of the Council's roles under section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 

Their role as Integrity Commissioner includes the following: 

- Advise officials on requirements of the Code;

- Respond to requests from members of Council, Boards or Committees for advice regarding their obligations and compliance;

- Conduct inquiries and investigations into alleged contraventions of the Code, make decisions and recommend penalties upon breach of the Code; and

- Report on investigations conducted, and annually to Council on the activities of the office.

For more information, or to file a complaint, contact:

 

Mary Ellen Bench

maryellen@benchmunicipal.com

(416) 409-5607

 

All inquiries are treated confidentially.