Integrity Commissioner
The City of Greater Sudbury is committed to open, transparent government. As part of that commitment and as required under the Municipal Act, Council has appointed an Integrity Commissioner.
The Integrity Commissioner is required to perform his assigned duties in an impartial and independent manner, and reports directly to Council.
Duties of the Integrity Commissioner
- Provide education and training to Council and applicable members of local boards, about their responsibilities under the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
- Provide advice and assistance to Council and applicable local boards about how the Code of Conduct, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and policies and procedures regarding ethical behavior apply to their activities.
- Provide advice and recommendations regarding the content of the Code of Conduct and complaint protocol.
- Investigate, assess and where applicable, report on complaints of alleged breach of the Code of Conduct and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
- Respond to inquiries from the public.
- Provide reports to Council regarding the performance of his duties.
When do the duties of the Integrity Commissioner come into effect?
The Integrity Commissioner’s duties will come into effect in stages:
- Responsibilities regarding the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act are in effect as of March 1, 2019.
- Responsibilities regarding the Code of Conduct are currently in effect following City Council's adoption of by-law 2019-16 at its February 19, 2019 meeting.
Contact the Integrity Commissioner
Council appointed Boghosian + Allen LLP as the Integrity Commissioner, effective July 23, 2023.
BOGHOSIAN + ALLEN LLP
Barristers & Solicitors
1000 – 65 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M5
Attention: David G. Boghosian
Phone: 416-367-5558, ext. 211
Fax: 416-368-1010
Email: dgb@boglaw.ca