The Township of Ramara Integrity Commissioner is Tony Fleming.
Please email to ask questions, seek advice or to start the complaint process.
Phone Number: 613-546-8096
Integrity Commissioner
The Township of Ramara's Integrity Commissioner administers Ramara's Code of Conduct for Council, Boards and Committees. Appointed under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Integrity Commissioner is an independent accountability officer who supports ethical conduct in local government.
The Integrity Commissioner’s responsibilities include:
- Providing education and guidance on the Code of Conduct
- Advising members on how the Code applies to specific situations
- Offering advice on related policies and procedures concerning ethical behaviour
- Informing the public about the Code of Conduct and the complaint process
- Investigating complaints regarding potential violations of the Code
- Submitting an annual report to Council on activities and findings
This role is intended to promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and respect in municipal governance.
Complaint Process
An individual, employee, member or member of the public having reasonable grounds to believe that a member has breached the Code of Conduct, may submit a complaint regarding the alleged violation.
Contacting Ramara's Integrity Commissioner
Complaints may be filed by members of the public, staff, organizations, and Council.
Complaints are filed according to the Code of Conduct Complaint Protocol and are filed with the Integrity Commissioner.
The Complaint Protocol makes no provision for anonymous complaints or for withholding the complainant's name. However, the Protocol does include an informal complaint procedure that allows the Integrity Commissioner to have an informal discussion with the Township official in an attempt to resolve the issue.
Please note that the Integrity Commissioner does not have any authority over Township employees. The activities of the Integrity Commissioner relate only to the Code of Conduct for Council, Board and Committee members.
The Integrity Commissioner also does not conduct closed meeting investigations. Closed meeting investigations are handled by the Ontario Ombudsman. Visit Municipal Closed Meeting Investigations for further information.
A person making a complaint may choose to have the complaint processed informally or formally.
In a formal investigation, the official whose actions are in question, is given a copy of the complaint and asked to respond in writing. A copy of this response is provided to the complainant. If the response does not resolve the complaint, the Integrity Commissioner investigate the matter further.
The process could include an interview with the complainant and the Integrity Commissioner.
Within 90 days of filing the complaint, the Integrity Commissioner will submit a report to Council, detailing any violation of the Code of Conduct and any recommendations.
Upon receipt of the Integrity Commissioner report, Council determines what action will be taken.
Integrity Commissioner Reports
Past Integrity Commissioner reports may be reviewed from previous years. Please note that the reports do not include the final outcome, which is subject to Council's review and decision.
Contact Us
Corporation of the Township of Ramara
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, L0K 1B0
T. 705-484-5374
E. ramara@ramara.ca
Township of Ramara Legislative Services
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