Alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct should be made to the Township's  Integrity Commissioner. Complaints may be made by members of the public, employees of the Town, any organization, and members of Council.

Complaint Process Overview

• Council Code of Conduct Complaint Form is submitted directly to the Integrity Commissioner.
• Integrity Commissioner reviews and decides weather to proceed to the investigation stage within three (3) days of receiving the complaint. 
• Integrity Commissioner starts investigation stage by notifying the Clerk, Complainant and Member of Council. 
• The Member of Council has 10 days to respond to the Integrity Commissioner.
• Commissioner shares member's reply with Complainant within 3 days of receiving Council Member's response.
• Complainant has ten (10) days to reply.
• Commissioner determines whether interview and further investigation and/or settlement attempts are required within a week of receiving the Complainant's reply.
• Commissioner delivers general findings (without recommendations) to Member and Complainant and delivers report and recommendations to Council (via Clerk). 

To submit a Council Code of Conduct Complaint please download the Council Code of Conduct Complaint Form and forward directly to our Integrity Commissioner Guy Giorno via email or mail. 

It is recommended that you provide any supporting documentation that will help verify your complaint. You may attach the documentation either in your e-mail or attach physical copies in mailed and faxed forms.

Alleged breaches of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act against any member of Council should be made to the Township’s Integrity Commissioner. Complaints may be made by members of the public, employees of the Town, any organization and members of Council.

To submit an Application for Inquiry into Alleged Contravention of Municipal Conflict of Interest Act please download the form here Application for Inquiry into Alleged Contravention of Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Form and forward directly to our Integrity Commission Guy Giorno via email or mail. 

•  Pinto v Anderson Bays Hall-Chancey and Pita (Adjala-Tosorontio) 2022 ONMIC 14

Members of the public, including corporations, may submit requests to the Ombudsman relating to compliance with the Act or the Municipal Procedure By-law for meetings or part of meetings that are closed to the public.

If you have concerns, please discuss them with the Clerk. 

To make a formal complaint, please complete the Online Complaint Form and submit it to the Ontario Ombudsman.

In accordance with Section 239.2(11) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio shall ensure that any report received as the result of a Closed Meeting investigation is made available to the public.

• Ontario Ombudsman Report - June 21, 2021 and March 1 & 7, 2022