Council Accountability and Transparency

The Council of The Township of Wilmot acknowledges that it is responsible to provide good government for its stakeholders in an accountable and transparent manner by:

• Encouraging public access and participation to ensure that decision making is responsive to the needs of its constituents and receptive to their opinions;

• Delivering high quality services to our citizens, and;

• Promoting the efficient use of public resources.

Accountability, transparency and openness are achieved through the municipality adopting measures ensuring, to the best of its ability, that all activities and services are undertaken using a process that is open and accessible to its stakeholders.

Click here to view the complete Accountability and Transparency Policy.

Delegation of Powers Policy:

Section 270.1.6 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 states that: “A municipality shall adopt and maintain policies with respect to the delegation of its powers and duties.�  Delegation of power policies are provided to increase efficiency and effectiveness for the provision of certain services to the public.  Click here to view the Delegation of Powers and Duties policy passed by Township Council.

Code of Conduct:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, Council has appointed an Integrity Commissioner who has the power to investigate violations of the Code of Conduct.  Click here to view the Code of Conduct and the procedure for requesting an investigation.

Township of Wilmot Integrity Commissioner

In April of 2009, John Craig was appointed as the Township’s Integrity Commissioner.  His role is to help maintain public confidence in the Township by objectively ensuring that the Code of Conduct is adhered to.

Contact Information: John Craig, Integrity Commissioner c/o Barbara McLeod, CMO,Clerk Township of Wilmot 60 Snyder’s Rd. W., Baden ON N3A 1A1 Telephone:  519 634 8444 Ext 228 Fax:  519 634 5522

Integrity Commissioner Reports

Regarding a complaint alleging violation of the code of conduct for elected officials - Nov. 16, 2010