Council Accountability and Transparency

The Council of The Township of Wilmot acknowledges that it is responsible to provide good government in an accountable and transparent manner by:

• Encouraging public access and participation so that decision making is responsive to the needs of the citizens and receptive to their opinions;
• Delivering high quality services to our residents and business owners, and;
• Promoting the efficient use of public resources.

Accountability, transparency and openness are achieved through the municipality adopting measures ensuring, to the best of its ability, that all activities and services are undertaken using a process that is open and accessible.

Accountability Policy

Council is expected to follow a Code of Conduct and may be subject to an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner if a complaint is filed.

Council Expenses

The expenses of the Members of Council paid by the Township are made available to the public in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act. 

The following reports have been prepared by the Director of Finance and also include the honorariums paid by the Township to Members of Council.

Honorariums and Expenses Reporting

• 2023 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2022 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2021 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2020 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2019 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2018 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2017 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2016 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2015 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2014 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2013 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2012 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2011 Honorariums and Expenses Report
• 2010 Honorariums and Expenses Report

Delegation of Powers Policy

Section 270.1.6 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 states that: "a municipality shall adopt and maintain policies with respect to the delegation of its powers and duties." Delegation of power policies are provided to increase efficiency and effectiveness for the provision of certain services to the public. Click here to view the Delegation of Powers and Duties policy passed by Township Council.