Integrity Commissioner

The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing elected officials and members of the public with advice, general information and guidance around:

• Malahide Township Council Code of Conduct

The Code sets out and identifies the Township's expectations for its Council Members and establishes rules for appropriate conduct. The Code addresses Council Member conduct relative to access to information and confidentiality, staff relations, gifts, political activity, participation in community groups and organizations, and use of social media among others. 

• Township policies, procedures and rules
• Section 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Providing opinions on policy matters and making reports to council as requested on issues of ethics and integrity 
• Providing educational information and training to Council and members of the public on matters related to the Code of Conduct, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and issues of ethics and integrity
• Maintaining custody and control of all complaint and inquiry files and, on completion of their appointment, transfer all open files to the incoming Integrity Commissioner appointed by council
• Providing other services related to ethical and integrity matters as assigned by council or as may be required under the Municipal Act

The Township's Integrity Commissioner is Aird & Berlis LLP.  The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to support the Township's ethical framework by providing advice and education on the Code of Conduct, and on related policies, procedures, protocols and rules relating to the ethical conduct of Members. The Integrity Commissioner may conduct inquiries in response to complaints regarding whether a member has contravened the Code of Conduct, or sections 5, 5.1, or 5.2 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA).

Members can request advice from the Integrity Commissioner about their ethical obligations under the Code of Conduct and the MCIA.You can contact our Integrity Commissioner by reaching out to Meghan Cowan at mcowan@airdberlis.com or by telephone 416-865-4722. 

Council Disclosures 

Members of Council are asked to disclose of any possible conflicts of interest in order to promote ethical governance and transparency. Review all disclosures from the Mayor and Councillors. 

Complaint Procedures 

If you have identified or witnessed a behaviour or activity by a Member of Council that you believe contravenes the Council Code of Conduct or Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, you can submit a complaint.