About the Integrity Commissioner

The Integrity Commissioner:

• provides advice on the application of of Council’s Code of Conduct (PDF file), the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (external link) and the Advisory Committee Code of Conduct (PDF file);
• conducts inquiries in response to complaints regarding whether a member of Regional Council or an advisory committee has contravened these policies and legislation
• provides other services respecting ethical and integrity matters

The Integrity Commissioner does not investigate complaints about Regional or Halton Community Housing Corporation staff. Those matters are handled by the Region’s Ombudsman.

Filing a complaint with the Integrity Commissioner

Complaints about breaches of Council’s Code of Conduct by one or more members of Regional Council can be forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner after completing the forms below. Regional staff will not assist in forwarding complaints to the Integrity Commissioner. Anonymous complaints will not be accepted.

Once you have completed the forms, send them to the contact information below. Please also contact the Integrity Commissioner if you have any questions, require assistance with the complaint process or require information in an alternate format.

What happens after submission

The Integrity Commissioner will:

• review your complaint
• determine whether or not it is a valid complaint that falls within the Integrity Commissioner’s jurisdiction
• contact you regarding next steps in the process