Integrity Commissioner

The Code of Conduct for Members of Council:

• ensures that the members of Council share a common basis for acceptable conduct; and
• enhances public confidence that the Township of Wilmot's elected representatives operate from a base of integrity, justice and courtesy.

The Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards:

• ensures that the members of Local Boards share a common basis for acceptable conduct; and
• enhances public confidence that Local Board representatives operate from a base of integrity, justice and courtesy.

The Code of Conduct is enforced by the Integrity Commissioner. The Integrity Commissioner is a key accountability officer for the Township of Wilmot. The Integrity Commissioner is directly responsible to and reports to Council. The administrative contact for the Integrity Commissioner is the Municipal Clerk for the Township of Wilmot.

 The Integrity Commissioner:

• investigates complaints and determining whether, in the Integrity Commissioner’s opinion, a member of Council has violated the provisions of the Code of Conduct or the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, as applicable, and makes recommendations on appropriate penalties;
• provides advice regarding appropriate conduct to individuals members of Council and Council as a whole;
• submits annual reports to Council outlining their activities with respect to advice, education, and complaint investigations for the preceding year; and,
• provides educational information to members of Council, the municipality and the public about the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

The current Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Wilmot is Ben Drory of ADR Chambers Inc.

Additional information about the Integrity Commissioner and Code of Conduct can be obtained by contacting the Legislative Services Division or by emailing the Integrity Commissioner (be sure to identify you are contacting the Integrity Commissioner from the Township of Wilmot).

Please follow the Complaint Protocol for Council Code of Conduct and appropriate form, to submit a formal complaint to the Integrity Commissioner.