HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLK 01-16From:
Subject:
Paul Bigioni
Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
Council Code of Conduct
Integrity Commissioner
File: A-1400
Recommendation:
Report to
Executive Committee
Report Number: CLK 01-16
Date: March 7, 2016
1. That report CLK 01-16 regarding the Council Code of Conduct and Integrity
Commissioner be received;
2. That Council receive the resignation letter from Suzanne Craig, City of Pickering
Integrity Commissioner;
3. That staff investigate the replacement of an Integrity Commissioner for the City of
Pickering and report back to Council; and
4. That the City Clerk receive and process any Code of Conduct complaints in
consultation with the City Solicitor until an Integrity Commissioner is hired for the
City of Pickering.
Executive Summary: On March 26, 2012, City Council approved a Code of
Conduct to enhance the transparency and accountability with which Members of
Council conduct themselves.
On July 9, 2012, Council appointed Suzanne Craig as the City's Integrity Commissioner.
As of February 29, 2016, Suzanne Craig has terminated her position as Integrity
Commissioner for the City of Pickering to dedicate her time to other commitments. This
report notes the activities of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner from July 1, 2012
to present for the City of Pickering.
Financial Implications: Not applicable
Discussion: Over the past 4 %years, the City has worked with Integrity
Commissioner Suzanne Craig, to implement the Council Code of Conduct and to
educate Council, staff and the public about the interpretation and use of the Code of
Conduct.
CLK01-16
Subject: Council Code of Conduct
Integrity Commissioner
March 7, 2016
Page 2
Activities of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner from 2013 to present are noted in
the following chart. The period of time from the appointment of the Integrity
Commissioner in July, 2012 up to December, 2012 was spent developing policy and
guidance documents to supplement the Code of Conduct and to establish complaint
procedures. The City's Code of Conduct came into effect on January 1, 2013.
Year Formal Informal Inquiries on Code Inquiries on Code Inquiries on Code
Complaints Complaints Application -from Application -from Application -from
the public City Staff Members of
Council
2013 2 2 3 8 17
2014 0 1 10 0 6
2015 0 0 2 2 1
2016* 0 0 0 0 1
*As at January 31, 2016, no formal or informal complaint has been received and only 1
inquiry from a Member of Council was received.
The City Solicitor and City Clerk will begin investigation into the replacement of
Suzanne Craig and wi~Ieport back to Council. Any complaints received after February
29th, 2016 will be processed by the City Clerk in consultation with the City Solicitor. Ms.
Craig has offered to assist the City if required after February 29th, until the City hires a
new Integrity Commissioner.
The City of Pickering would like to thank Suzanne Craig for working with Members of
Council in their commitment to transparency and accountability and wish her all the best
in her future endeavours.
Prepared By:
Debbie Shields
City Clerk
DS:ds
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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