The Town of Ajax is committed to accountability and transparency in its decision-making and service delivery. To help deliver on this commitment, there are a number of mechanisms in place to promote and protect accountability and transparency in our government.
Feedback and complaints can be submitted online. If you have a complaint that you feel has not been resolved by the Town, you may contact the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario.
Council Code of Conduct
All members of Ajax Council must follow the Council Code of Conduct to promote good governance, maintain public confidence in the administration of the Town, and ensure that Council Members operate from a foundation of integrity, transparency, justice, truth, honesty and courtesy.
Closed Meetings
Under Section 239 of the Municipal Act, meetings of Council and local boards may be closed to the public if Council is discussing certain subjects that are sensitive in nature.
If you believe that a meeting of Council or a local board was unlawfully disclosed to the public, you may submit a request for a closed meeting investigation to the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario.
Conflict of Interest
Members of Ajax Council and members of the Town’s local boards must follow the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA). The Town of Ajax Pecuniary Interest Declaration Registry lists all declarations of pecuniary interest filed by members of Council and local boards as of March 1, 2019.
Gifts & Benefits
In accordance with Section 10 of the Council Code of Conduct, Members shall file a Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement when they receive or accept a reportable gift or benefit greater than $500.00 from a single source during a calendar year.
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Shaun Collier – Ajax Mayor’s Gala Committee
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Lisa Bower – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Sterling Lee – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Nancy Henry – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Rob Tyler Morin – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Marilyn Crawford – Conference Ticket (Connecting GTA Summit)
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Joanne Dies – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Shaun Collier – Air Fare to China
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Nancy Henry – Activity/Photo Booth at Council Pumpkin Giveaway
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Nancy Henry – Pickering Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Marilyn Crawford – Pickering Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Marilyn Crawford – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Lisa Bower – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Shaun Collier – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Rob Tyler Morin – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Sterling Lee – Ajax Mayor’s Gala
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Marilyn Crawford – Conference Ticket (Connecting GTA Summit)
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Rob Tyler Morin – Conference Ticket (Connecting GTA Summit)
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Statement – Nancy Henry – Conference Ticket (Connecting GTA Summit)
Integrity Commissioner
The Integrity Commissioner receives complaints about violations of the Council Code of Conduct, the Local Boards Code of Conduct, and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA). Ajax Council has appointed Suzanne Craig, SC Consulting, as the Town’s Integrity Commissioner.
In addition to receiving and potentially investigating complaints under the Codes of Conduct and the MCIA, the Integrity Commissioner also provides advice, education and information to members of Council and local boards regarding their obligations under the Code of Conduct and the MCIA.
Contact the Integrity Commissioner
Suzanne Craig
SC Consulting
suzannecraigintegrity@gmail.com
905-619-2529 ext. 3119
Other Accountability & Transparency Information
Powers and Duties Delegated by Council
A list of the powers and duties delegated by Council and the authorizing legislation is available for review.
Ombudsman Office
The Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario investigates complaints about municipal services and activities, and whether meetings of Council or its local boards have been properly closed to the public. The Ombudsman will only look into your complaint if you have already explored all other means of complaint resolution first.