The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing elected officials and members of the public with advice, general information and guidance around:
- The Milton Council Code of Conduct
- Town policies, procedures and rules
- Section 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
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.
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2023 | Renew Notice of Intention to the Designation of 111 Mary Street (Edwin Earl House) | Because he and his wife own property and live in the immediate area. |
| March 6, 2023 | Renew Notice of Intention to the Designation of 111 Mary Street (Edwin Earl House) | Because he and his wife own property and live in the immediate area. |
| April 17, 2023 | Notice of Intention to Designate 22King Street - Alexander Hogg Stone House | Because he and his wife own property and live in the immediate area. |
| March 27, 2024 | Authorization for OLT Hearing Attendance | Because he owns property within the circulated area of one of the applications discussed within the report. |
| May 13, 2024 | Street Name Bank Recommendation Report |
Because his wife is named in the naming
report.
|
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2023 | Renew Notice of Intention to the Designation of 111 Mary Street (Edwin Earl House) | Because of an employment relationship with the property owner. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications – Application Number 6 (Canadian University Women Milton) |
Because she serves on the executive board. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications – Application Number 12 (Fine Arts Society Milton) |
Because an immediate family member is a member of FAS. |
| Feb. 12, 2024 | Notice of Intention to Designate - 168 Martin Street | Because she is a shareholder of a company that owns real property in the designated area. |
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 12, 2022 | Operating Budget Review Report – October 2022 | His wife is a fitness instructor for the Community Services Department. |
| Jan. 23, 2023 | 2023 Capital and Operating Budget | His wife is an instructor for the Community Services Department |
| Dec. 4, 2023 | Clause 4b of the recommendation from CORS-057-23, 2024 Capital and Operating Budget for Seniors Programs Part Time Salaries and Benefits | His wife is employed there as an instructor. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | Minutes of Council meeting held on Dec. 4, 2023. | Because his wife works for the Community Services department of the Town of Milton as an instructor |
| March 27, 2024 | Z-01/24 – 1000337795 Ontario Inc. (245 Commercial Street) – Technical Report | Because he has a family member who owns property in the circulated area. |
| March 27, 2024 | Halton Region 2023 Allocation Program – Recommended Unit Distribution | Because a family member owns property adjacent to a parcel of land noted with the report. |
| June 3, 2024 | PM - ZBA 2056603 Ontario Inc. applicable to the lands located at 459, 465, and 475 Main Street East (Town File: Z-07/24) | Because he is employed by the owner of the building. |
| July 15, 2024 |
Technical Report - ZBA 2056603 Ontario Inc. applicable to the lands located at 459, 465, and 475 Main Street East (Town File: Z-07/24) |
Because he is employed by the owner of the building. |
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 19, 2022 | Walk of Fame Program - Confidential | He is the Chair of the Walk of Fame Committee. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications – Application Number 24 (Milton Historical Society) |
Because he is the President of the Milton Historical Society and had made application for the community grant on behalf of the organization. |
No current disclosures.
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 18, 2023 | Support for Halton Police Board Resolution re: Auto Theft in Canada | Because he is a police officer. |
No current disclosures.
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2023 | Citizen Appointments to the Community Fund Advisory Committee (CFAC) and the Mattamy National Cycling Centre (MNCC) Management Committee for the 2022-2026 term | Because she is related to an applicant of a committee noted in the report. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications - All Clauses |
Because her husband is a member of the Community Fund Advisory Committee. |
| Council meeting date | Agenda item | Reason for disclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications – Application Number 6 (Canadian University Women Milton) |
Because she serves on the executive board. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications – Application Number 30 (Milton Pickleball) |
Because she is a paying member of the association. |
| Dec. 18, 2023 | 2023 Milton Community Fund Applications – Application Number 38 (Milton Youth Soccer Club) |
Because her son is part of the soccer club and plays on a team. |
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.
You may wish to address this action or behaviour in an informal manner. For example, you can reach out directly to the Member of Council and:
- Advise them that the behaviour or activity contravenes the Code of Conduct
- Encourage them to stop the prohibited behaviour or activity
We also recommend that you keep a written record of the incident(s) including:
- Dates
- Times
- Locations
- List of individuals present
- Other relevant information
If you couldn’t find a resolution through an informal complaint, or if you chose not to pursue an informal complaint, you can file a formal complaint. You can submit a formal complaint by email directly to the Integrity Commissioner.
All formal complaints should contain the following information:
- Name of the municipality
- Your name, mailing address, phone number and email address
- Detailed description of the behaviour or action and why it contravened the Code of Conduct or Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
- Any and all evidence to support the allegation
- Any activities undertaken (if any) to resolve the concern prior to submitting a formal complaint
- Any additional information
- Your signature
Role of the Integrity Commissioner
The Integrity Commissioner ensures that all elected officials conduct themselves in an ethical manner. This includes making sure they follow the guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
They are also responsible for:
- Conducting inquiries into whether a Member of Council has contravened the Code of Conduct or 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
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