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The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing policy advice, complaint resolution and education to Members of Council on issues of ethics and integrity. This is done to maintain high ethical standards at the City of Vaughan.
 
Read some examples of the types of advice the Integrity Commissioner offers (PDF).
 
On Feb. 24, 2009, Vaughan Council appointed Suzanne Craig as the City's Integrity Commissioner. In addition to this role, Ms. Craig began her part-time position as the City’s Lobbyist Registrar in January 2018.
 
Integrity Commissioner complaint resolution during the election year
Any complaint made against a member of Council to the Office of the City Clerk after June 30, 2018, will not be forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner until after Voting Day on Oct. 22. Only after the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Council, Dec. 4, 2018, will the Integrity Commissioner receive and review inquiries.
 
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Bill 68

The Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017 (Bill 68) received Royal Assent on May 30, 2017. Bill 68 changes have come into force in phases, with some provisions coming into force on Royal Assent and most changes relating to the mandate of Integrity Commissioners coming into force on March 1, 2019.
 
Bill 68 amends the Municipal Act, 2001, the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and several other Acts.
  
The Office of the Integrity Commissioner (IC) has prepared for new accountability provisions of the Municipal Act and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA) that will come into effect on March 1. These changes will be brought to City Council in April for adoption into the existing accountability documents of the City.
 
The following are some of the changes that will be made to the City of Vaughan accountability documents as a result of the Bill 68 amendments:
  • The role of the IC will be expanded to include application of the MCIA. This means that members of the public will be able to bring complaints alleging MCIA contraventions by Members of Council to the Integrity Commissioner.
  • The IC’s jurisdiction will include New oversight and Code of Conduct investigations of boards members, including members of Committees of Adjustment.
  • The IC will now be specifically empowered to provide advice to members of councils and local boards, including advice on MCIA rules.
  • The IC will have the power to apply to a judge for a determination of a question of whether a member has contravened sections 5, 5.1 or 5.2 of the MCIA.
An education session for Members of Vaughan City Council was held on Feb. 7, 2019 to introduce the new accountability provisions to Vaughan Council.
 
Upon adoption by City Council of the updates to the existing Code of Conduct and Complaint Protocol, the Integrity Commissioner will be providing education and outreach to members of City Boards in respect of their obligations.
 

 Contact Information

 

Office of the Integrity Commissioner 
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Suzanne Craig
Integrity Commissioner

Phone: 905-832-2281 ext. 8301

Email: integrity.commissioner@vaughan.ca
 
Intake and Office Assistant:
Cathy Passafiume
905-832-2281 ext. 8314
cathy.passafiume@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major MacKenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
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 Related Links

 
  • City Council
  • Complaint process
  • Lobbyist Registry
  • Message and biography
  • Office of the City Clerk
  • Office of the City Manager
  • Reports and statements
  • Role of the Integrity Commissioner
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council (PDF)
  • Complaint Form Affidavit (PDF)
  • Council Member Information Statement (PDF)
  • Donor Declaration Form (PDF)

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