Accountability and Transparency Office of the Integrity Commissioner Accountability and TransparencySection Menu In this section Council and CommitteesCommittees Committee of CouncilGovernance and Council Operations CommitteeProcedure By-law Review Sub-committeeChief Administrative Officer (CAO) Performance Review CommitteeCitizen Appointments Committee Planning and Development Committee Meetings and Agendas City Council and Committee Live StreamCouncil Attendance RecordsParticipate in a Council MeetingGeneral Agenda Information and Referred Matters ListCouncil and Committees Minutes ArchiveConsolidated Minutes Council Handbook LegislationPoliciesGlossaryIndex Accountability and Transparency Integrity CommissionerCurrently selectedOmbudsmanElected Officials Compensation and Expense Reporting Council Code of Conduct Framework and InterpretationDefinitionsKey PrinciplesRule No. 1 GeneralRule No. 2 Gifts and BenefitsRule No. 3 Confidential InformationRule No. 4 Use of City Property, Services and Other ResourcesRule No. 5 Election Campaign WorkRule No. 6 Business RelationsRule No. 7 Improper Use of InfluenceRule No. 8 Conduct At CouncilRule No. 9 Transparency & Openness in Decision Making and Member's DutiesRule No. 10 Media CommunicationRule No. 11 Representing the CityRule No. 12 Conduct Respecting Current and Prospective EmploymentRule No. 13 Encouragement of Respect for the City and Its By-LawsRule No. 14 HarassmentRule No. 15 Discreditable ConductRule No. 16 Conduct Respecting StaffRule No. 17 Employment of Council Relatives/Family MembersRule No. 18 Failure to Adhere to Council Policies and ProceduresRule No. 19 Reprisals and ObstructionRule No. 20 ImplementationComplaint Protocol Term of Council Declarations of InterestTerm of Council Recorded Votes Page Content Integrity Commissioner FAQs How can residents contact the Office of the Integrity Commissioner to ask for information or file a complaint?Contact details for Muneeza Sheikh, Integrity Commissioner, are as follows:Email: msheikh@msrights.comPhone: 416.800.0864 ext. 864Who does the Office of the Integrity Commissioner report to at the City of Brampton?The Office of the Integrity Commissioner is independent of City Council and City staff. Council will receive reports and updates which will become a matter of public record.Will the Office of the Integrity Commissioner launch a full investigation on every complaint received?Every call to the Integrity Commissioner will be noted and reviewed in some fashion. The decision to pursue an investigation into a possible breach of the Code of Conduct or other City policy can only be made by the Integrity Commissioner based on the circumstances at the time of the complaint. Complaint ProcessWhat penalties or disciplinary actions are available to the Office of the Integrity Commissioner?If the Office of the Integrity Commissioner undertakes an investigation following a public complaint and the findings confirm a breach of the Code of Conduct, appropriate penalties, as defined in the legislation, will be recommended to Council, and will become a matter of public record.Penalties permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001 include a reprimand or the suspension of the Council Member’s salary for a period of up to 90 days.What is the Office of the Integrity Commissioner’s role at the City of Brampton?The Office of the Integrity Commissioner acts as an independent key advisor to Council on a range of important issues. It is responsible for providing education and advice to Members of Council, and presiding over complaints investigations. As of March 1, 2019, all Ontario municipalities are required to appoint an Integrity Commissioner.Specifically, the Office of the Integrity Commissioner’s functions include:Upon their request, advising Members of Council, and Council as a whole, on their obligations and responsibilities under the Code of Conduct, and any other legislation, rule or policy governing their ethical behaviour; Receiving, assessing and, where appropriate, investigating complaints made by Council, a Member of Council, a staff member or a member of the public, on an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct;Determining whether and how investigations will be conducted; andReporting back to Council on whether an investigation’s findings confirm a breach of the Code of Conduct.Who serves as the Office of the Integrity Commissioner?The City's current Integrity Commissioner is Muneeza Sheikh. At this time, inquiries regarding complaints or Integrity Commissioner matters can be directed to the City Clerk at:Email: msheikh@msrights.comPhone: 416.800.0864 ext. 864Will the Office of the Integrity Commissioner also review complaints against City of Brampton staff?No. The Municipal Act, 2001, specifies that this role pertains to Members of Council only. However, in 2007, City Council approved a Public Complaints Resolution Guideline to establish a process designed to address public complaints on alleged misconduct by City employees. Public Complaints Resolution Guideline How many other Ontario municipalities have an Integrity Commissioner?As of March 1, 2019, all Ontario municipalities are required to appoint an Integrity Commissioner. 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