Integrity Commissioner

Principles Integrity was appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Lakeshore effective July 1, 2022. Principles Integrity is a partnership formed in 2017 to focus on the provision of Integrity Commissioner and municipal governance services through its two principals, Jeffrey A. Abrams and Janice Atwood.  Each of its principals have enjoyed a career focused on local government, and have experience at the local, single-tier, regional and provincial government levels, and are active members of the Municipal Integrity Commissioners Association of Ontario. Principles Integrity represents approximately 50 municipalities and other public bodies across the province.  

The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to investigate complaints relating to the Code of Conduct for elected official and/or members of local boards. If the Integrity Commissioner determines that there was a contravention of the Code of Conduct, the Integrity Commissioner may recommend a reprimand or suspension of the remuneration of the member for a period of up to 90 days. 

The Integrity Commissioner also provides advice to members of Council respecting the Code of Conduct and provides education/training to Council and staff.

Related Documents:

• Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Local Boards and Committees

• Council Administration Relations Policy

• By-law 22-2019, being a by-law to establish an Office of an Integrity Commissioner

• By-law 024-2022, being a by-law to appoint an Integrity Commissioner

Advisory Bulletins:

• Advisory Bulletin Regarding Pecuniary Interest in Land (May 2, 2022)
• Advisory Bulletin Regarding Conflict of Interest (June 15, 2021)
• Advisory Bulletin Regarding Member Conduct and Statements Concerning Council Decisions (September 1, 2020)

Annual Reports from the Integrity Commissioner

• Report - Update on Activities, January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
• Report - Update on Activities, November 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021
• Interim Report - Update on Activities to 31 October 2020

Reports by Administration

• Report to Council on Transition of Integrity Commissioner Services (March 1, 2022)

Complaint Submissions

• Integrity Commissioner Complaint Management Protocol
• Integrity Commissioner - Complaint Form

Completed complaint forms may be sent to:

Principles Integrity, Integrity Commissioner
c/o Corporate Leader- Strategic and Legal Affairs
Municipality of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame Street
Belle River, ON N0R 1A0
Phone: 519-728-1975 x 219
Email: integrity@lakeshore.ca