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The Code of Conduct for Members of Council outlines the principles of good conduct and ethics that Council and Committee Members are expected to demonstrate in the performance of their duties.
In accordance with Section 223 of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Town of Essex has the authority to appoint an Integrity Commissioner. The Integrity Commissioner has the power to assess and investigate complaints respecting alleged contraventions of the Code of Conduct , the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (“MCIA”) or any policy, procedure or by-law adopted by Council.
The Integrity Commissioner reports to Council and is responsible for performing, in an independent manner, the following three duties:
- Complaint Investigation;
- Complaint Adjudication; and
- Annual Reporting.
Individuals or organizations who have identified or witnessed behaviour or an activity by a member of Council, in their capacity as members of Council for the Town of Essex or in their capacity as Council representatives on committees and local boards, that they believe is in contravention of the Code of Conduct may address the matter through a complaint process outlined in the Code of Conduct for Members of Council.
The Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Essex is:
Robert J. Swayze
Telephone: 519-942-0070
Fax: 519-942-1233
Email: robert.swayze39@gmail.com
2022 Municipal Election
Between August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) and October 24, 2022 (Voting Day”):
While the requirements in the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (“MCIA”) still apply to Council Members during this period , the Integrity Commissioner cannot receive new Code of Conduct complaints or MCIA applications during this period. As the requirements in the Code of Conduct and MCIA still apply to members, the Integrity Commissioner will continue to provide confidential advice and answer inquiries.
All investigations that started but are not completed before August 19, 2022 are terminated during this period. After Voting Day and for a period of six weeks after Voting Day, the Integrity Commissioner can still receive and investigate Code of Conduct complaints and MCIA applications about a member’s activity during the period of time starting six weeks before nomination day and ending on voting day. The Integrity Commissioner may also within six weeks after voting day resume investigations that were previously terminated.
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