Code of Conduct
In June of 2017, the Council of the Municipality of Grey Highlands passed By-law 2016-61 and amended by 2019-004 which approved a Code of Conduct for Council, Committees and Volunteers.
The public expects the highest standard of conduct from the Members of elected to local government. These leaders are expected to carry out their duties in a fair, impartial, transparent and professional manner.
The Code of Conduct helps to ensure a common basis of acceptable behaviour. These standards ensure elected representatives conduct themselves with integrity and respect. The Code of Conduct applies to Members of Council. It may be extended to Members of Local Boards.
Integrity Commissioner
What is an Integrity Commissioner?
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position that reports directly to 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 Civic Administration and the public.
- Provides for third party oversight to Council on specific items in order to maintain procedural fairness and impartiality.
- Provide reports to Council, summarizing the activities.
- Provide individual investigative reports, as required, which will include background concerning a complaint and recommendations to Municipal Council with respect to a complaints.
Grey Highlands Integrity Commissioner:
Principles Integrity
30 Haddon Street, Toronto, ON M5M 3M9
Tel No.: 647-259-8697
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