Accountability and Transparency
As part of the Township's continued effort to foster open and ethical governance, the Township has established various by-laws, policies and protocols related to accountability and transparency. These work together to ensure that the Township is responsible to its constituents and for its actions or inactions. In addition, these are meant to encourage active and open public access and participation in municipal affairs.
Under Section 270 (1) (5) of the Municipal Act, all municipalities are required to adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the manner in which the municipality will ensure that it is accountable to the public for its actions, and the manner in which the municipality will ensure its actions are transparent to the public.
Council approved the Accountability and Transparency Policy (COR-POL-102) to comply with the Act, and serve as the guiding policy document for the delivery of Township activities and services.
You may provide feedback to us by fax, mail, e-mail, phone, in-person or online. You may also submit your feedback using the Customer Feedback Form.
If you have a complaint that you feel has not been resolved by the Township, you may submit a Formal Complaint to the Township Clerk for investigation.
For information on submitting a Formal Complaint, visit our formal complaints page.
All members must follow the Code of Conduct Policy (COR-POL-113).
If you believe a Member has violated the Code of Conduct, refer to the Complaint Protocol. Complaints are investigated by the Integrity Commissioner appointed by the Township.
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent accountability officer given authority under the Ontario Municipal Act. The Integrity Commissioner's duties include provision of impartial, third party, professional advice to Council and responses to any compliance issues related to Member's ethical responsibilities under the Code, as well as, education and advice to the community regarding the Code.
The Accountability Services Framework By-law 2018-75 sets out the accountability regime for the Township, including the roles and responsibilities of the Integrity Commissioner and the selection, appointment, removal and resignation methods of the Integrity Commissioner.
You may submit a complaint using the Code of Conduct Complaint Form/Affidavit.
The complaint is to be filed with the Township Clerk by hard copy and will be forwarded directly to the Integrity Commissioner.
- Attention: Township Clerk
Township of King
2585 King Road
King City, Ontario L7B 1A1 - Questions?
Contact Denny Timm, Township Clerk
Email: clerks@king.ca - Susan Plamondon, Integrity Commissioner
- Attention: Township Clerk
Members must follow the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Any conflicts of interest declared must be made with a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the Township Clerk on the Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Form.
The Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Registry below will be maintained and updated as soon as possible after each meeting where a conflict as declared. If you would like a copy of a completed Declaration of Pecuniary Interest form from the table below, please email clerks@king.ca.
Member
Date of Meeting
Meeting Type
Item
Declaration Form
Mayor Stephen Pelligrini January 13th, 2020 Committee of the Whole Closed Session Agenda Item 4.1 (Recommendation 1(e)) Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek
February 24th, 2020
Committee of the Whole
Agenda Item 1 (e)
Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek January 25, 2021 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Councillor Jakob Schneider January 25, 2021 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Councillor David Boyd November 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Councillor Jakob Schneider November 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini November 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Councillor David Boyd March 21, 2022 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 and #2 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek February 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole Closed Session Agenda Item #3 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek February 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Councillor David Boyd February 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Signed Form Councillor Jennifer Anstey February 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole Closed Session Agenda Item #4.2 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini February 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #1 Councillor Jennifer Anstey February 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item #3 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini February 27, 2023 Committee of the Whole Closed Session Agenda Item #4.1 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini May 15, 2023 Council Agenda Item #14 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini Dec. 11, 2023 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini Dec. 11, 2023 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Councillor David Boyd Dec. 11, 2023 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek Dec. 11, 2023 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek Dec. 11, 2023 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek April 29, 2024 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini September 23, 2024 Council Agenda item #8.4 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek November 25, 2024 Council Agenda item #9.1 Signed Form Councillor Avia Eek November 25, 2024 Council Agenda item #9.1 Signed Form Councillor David Boyd November 25, 2024 Council Agenda item #9.1 Signed Form Mayor Steve Pellegrini November 25, 2024 Council Agenda item #9.1 Signed Form The Ontario Ombudsman is the Closed Meeting Investigator for the Township of King whose role is to conduct investigations upon receipt of a complaint in respect of meetings or part of meetings that are closed to the public to determine compliance with the Municipal Act and to report the results of such investigations to Council.
Members of the public may submit complaints to the Closed Meeting Investigator. All complaints will be treated as confidential and will be handled directly by the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario. To submit a complaint, please contact the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman.
Prior to submitting a request for investigation, it is encouraged to discuss any concerns or inquiries with the Township Clerk.
- Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario
Bell Trinity Square
483 Bay Street, 10th Floor, South Tower
Toronto, ON
M5G 2C9 - Phone: 1-800-263-1830
- Email: info@ombudsman.on.ca
- Website: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/
- Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario