Integrity Commissioner

The Municipal Act permits Council to appoint an Integrity Commissioner who performs specified functions regarding the application of the Code of Conduct which applies to all members of Council and members appointed to Boards and Committees to promote accountability and transparency in municipal governance. As of December 6, 2022 Council for the Township of Bonnechere Valley appointed Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP as its Integrity Commissioner as per By-Law 2022-080.

All elected officials are required to follow the Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council. The Integrity Commissioner’s primary role is to ensure the code is followed, this includes:

• addressing any violations made against the code
• assessing requests and complaints made by a member of the public or Council
• educating Council Members on the code
• outlining recommendations to deal with any violations

To lodge a complaint please complete the attached form(s).  There is a $150 fee to file.   The completed forms can be sent to the address below:

Annette Gilchrist, CMO, AOMC
CAO/Clerk/Treasurer
Township of Bonnechere Valley
PO Box 100
Eganville ON K0J 1T0
Tel 613-628-3101 Ext. 222
Fax 613-628-1336