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Integrity Commissioner

The Town of Stouffville has appointed an Integrity Commissioner to ensure that members of Council and local boards and committees are adhering to the Council Code of Conduct. The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for:

  • Investigating and reporting on Code of Conduct violation complaints
  • Providing Council with advice on ethical policies and protocols
  • Publishing an annual report that summarizes complaints received

Submit a complaint

If you have noticed behaviour from a member of Council or a local board or committee that violates the Code of Conduct, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act or any other policy governing ethical behaviour, you can file a complaint either informally or formally.

While not required, we encourage you to submit an informal complaint before proceeding to a formal complaint. For more information on the process for both informal and formal complaints, refer to the Complaint Protocol.

You can submit an informal complaint by:

  • Advising the member you have a complaint about that their behaviour seems to be violating the Code of Conduct
  • Encouraging the member to stop the behaviour
  • Keeping a written record of the incidents, including dates, times, locations, other persons present and any other relevant information
  • Request the Integrity Commissioner to assist in informal discussion of the alleged complaint with the member in an attempt to resolve the issue

Integrity Commissioner Contact Information
Principles Integrity
30 Haddon Street, Toronto, ON, M5M 3M9
Attention: Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski
Tel No.: 647-259-8697
Email: postoffice@principlesintegrity.org  

Escalating your complaint to a formal complaint if you are not satisfied.

For more information on the process for both informal and formal complaints, refer to the Complaint Protocol.

To submit a formal complaint with the Integrity Commissioner, complete a complaint form/affidavit. We will then forward your complaint to the Integrity Commissioner.

Please include the following information in your complaint form:

  • The name of the alleged individual and the provision of the Code of Conduct that you think they have violated
  • An explanation for why the issue raised may violate the Code of Conduct
  • Evidence that supports your complaint
  • Names of witnesses that support your complaint
  • Your contact information
  • Your original signature

The integrity commissioner will review your complaint and determine if the matter needs investigating. Within 90 days of filing the complaint, they will submit a report to Council detailing any violations of the Code of Conduct and any recommendations. Council determines what action will be taken.

For more information on the process for both informal and formal complaints, refer to the Complaint Protocol.

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