The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position reporting directly to
Council.
The Integrity Commissioner carries out the following core functions:
Advisory Role
The Integrity Commissioner provides confidential written and oral advice to the Mayor,
Councillors and Local Board appointees about their own situations respecting the Code of
Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and other by-laws, policies and procedures
governing ethical behavior, including general advice about the
Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
The Integrity Commissioner also provides opinions and reports to Council and Local Boards,
on issues of ethics and integrity.
Investigative Role
Complaints about breaches of the Code of Conduct are made to the Integrity Commissioner
pursuant to the Council approved Complaint Protocol.
Should the Integrity Commissioner find a contravention, he can recommend various penalties
for imposition by Council. The available penalties range from suspension of remuneration to a
reprimand or apology.
Educational Role
The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing educational programs to members of
Council and Local Boards.
For further information or to file a complaint, please communicate with:
Joanne Camiré Laflamme, Municipal Clerk
(613) 443-3066 ext. 2310
Email