Accountability and Transparency

Policies and procedures

All Council members must follow the policies and procedures outlined in the:

• Council Code of Conduct
• Procedural By-law
• Council Remuneration By-law 2022-37
• Records Retention By-law 2024-06 and Records Retention Schedule 
• And a number of other policies

Please contact us for a copy of our documents governing Council.

Closed Meeting Investigator

The Township of Douro-Dummer may hold a municipal or local board meeting that is closed to the public as outlined in the Municipal Act.

File a complaint

You can fill out a closed meeting complaint form if you have concerns about a closed meeting held by the Township or a local board.

Role of Closed Meeting Investigator

Our Closed Meeting Investigator is the Ontario Ombudsman who acts as our citizen’s representative. The role of the Closed Meeting Investigator is to take public complaints about our closed meetings from the public. It is their job to keep the identity of the complainant confidential during a closed meeting.

To learn more about closed meeting investigations, visit the Ontario Ombudsman frequently asked questions.

Integrity Commissioner Services 

If you need to connect with Integrity Commissioner Services please contact:

Tony Fleming C.S.
Certified Specialist in Municipal Law (Local Government/Land Use Planning & Development)
Practicing as a Professional Corporation
Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP
T: 613-546-8096
Email Tony Fleming