Accountability and Transparency
The Township of Brock values accountability and we strive to provide transparent government.
Council Code of Conduct |
The Council Code of Conduct established under By-law 2843-2019-AP provides a framework for the conduct of Council members and addresses such matters as meeting conduct, confidential information, procurement of goods and services, incompatible activity, use of corporate resources during an election campaign, regard for the Human Rights Code, and their relationships with staff. |
Related Policies |
A framework for actions and decision making in local government: |
Filing a Complaint |
Any person who believes that a member of Council is in contravention of the Code of Conduct may address their concerns in the following manner:
Informal Complaints Informal complaints are a means of remedying the behaviour or activity believed to violate the Code of Conduct. The parties involved are encouraged to take advantage of the informal process as the first means of remedying behaviour or activity of a Member that they believe violates the Code of Conduct. If any person is not satisfied with the response received through the aforementioned informal process, the person may proceed with a formal complaint. Formal Complaints Please refer to the complaint procedure for details on the treatment of formal complaints. Formal complaints should be submitted on the established complaint form as outlined in the Complaint Procedure. |
Integrity Commissioner |
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position that reports directly to Council and whose powers and duties are set out in the Municipal Act, 2001.
The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for performing in an independent manner the following functions as assigned by the Township with respect to:
In addition, the Integrity Commissioner shall also provide:
Principles Integrity Contact Information:Jeffrey A. Abrams |
Integrity Commissioner Reports 2020 | ||||
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Ombudsman |
In accordance with the Ombudsman Act and the Municipal Act, 2001, the Township of Brock utilizes the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman for Ombudsman oversight.
The Office of the Ontario Ombudsman serves as an objective office, at arm's length from Council and the Administration, and will independently receive, review, and investigate complaints once all internal complaint processes have been exhausted. You should only file a complaint with the Ombudsman if you have tried all other methods to resolve the issue. To file a complaint, please submit a completed Ombudsman Complaint form. On the form, you will need to:
Any recommendation made by the Ombudsman is not binding. Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Municipal Ombudsman provides the following services:
The Municipal Ombudsman has the right not to investigate the following types of complaints:
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Procurement of Goods and Services |
The Procurement of Goods and Services established under By-Law Number 3148-2022-FI addresses the manner in which goods and services are purchased including the need for quotations, proposals, tenders, etc. |