Integrity Commissioner

About the Integrity Commissioner

The Integrity Commissioner provides: 

• advice related to the application of Council’s Code of Conduct, the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, and the Code of Conduct for Local Boards and Advisory Committees
• investigations into complaints about whether a member of Council or an advisory committee has violated these policies and/or legislation
• other services related to integrity and ethics

The Integrity Commissioner does not investigate complaints about Town of Oakville staff. Those matters are handled by the Office of the Ombudsman.

When to file a complaint

If you have identified behaviour or activity by a member of Council that you believe violates the Council Code of Conduct or Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, you can submit a complaint to the Integrity Commissioner.

How to file a complaint

Complaints about violations of Council’s Code of Conduct by one or more members of Council can be forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner.

Request for a Code of Conduct Complaint Investigation form

Application for a Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Investigation form

Any questions should be addressed directly to:

Integrity Commissioner
Suzanne Craig
suzannecraigintegrity@gmail.com

Town of Oakville staff will not assist in forwarding complaints to the Integrity Commissioner. 

Full details about the complaint/investigation process can be found on the Council Code of Conduct Appendix B: The Complaint Process page.

What happens next?

The Integrity Commissioner reviews the complaint, determines if it is a valid complaint that falls within the Integrity Commissioner’s jurisdiction. After this, they then contact you regarding next steps in the process.