The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position reporting directly to the Council of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet. The independent firm acting as Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham. 

Members of the public, Council members and other Township employees can file a complaint to the Integrity Commissioner if they believe or witness a member of council not following the Code of Conduct. 

Advisory Role

The Integrity Commissioner provides confidential written and oral advice to the mayor, councillors about their own situations respecting the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards and other by-laws, policies and procedures governing ethical behaviour, including general advice about the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

The Integrity Commissioner also provides opinions and reports to the Council and Local Boards, on issues of ethics and integrity.

Investigative Role

Complaints about breaches of the Code of Conduct are made to the Integrity Commissioner pursuant to the Council approved Complaint protocol. Should the Integrity Commissioner find a contravention, he can recommend various penalties for the imposition by council. The available penalties range from a suspension of remuneration to a reprimand or apology.

Educational Role

The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing educational programs to members of Council and Local Boards.

Contact information 

Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham
Office number : 613-544-0211
For other information, please communicate with our the Clerk's office.