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Code of Conduct
On May 28, 2018, the Council of the Township of North Dumfries approved the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. The Code of Conduct is intended to demonstrate a commitment to the public that Members of Council will act with integrity, fairness, consistency, respect and within the law without prejudice or bias.
Integrity Commissioner
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position that reports directly to Township Council and whose powers and duties are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001.
Responsibilities of the Integrity Commissioner:
- Investigate complaints and alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council.
- Review the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and make recommendations on an annual basis.
- Serve as an advisor to individual Members of Council in relation to the Code of Conduct and any procedures, rules and policies of the municipality governing ethical behaviour, and act as a proactive educator for Council, the administration and the public.
- Provide reports to Council, summarizing their activities.
- Provide individual investigative reports, as required, which will include background concerning a complaint and recommendations to Municipal Council with respect to a complaint.
Any formal complaints lodged against any Member of Council under the Township's Code of Conduct will be investigated by our Integrity Commissioner - Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
Reports from the Integrity Commissioner
Section 223.6 of the Municipal Act requires the Township to make any reports received from the Integrity Commissioner publicly available. All reports received are listed below: