The City of Richmond Hill has appointed Investigation Counsel P.C., as represented by Norman J. Groot, as its new Integrity Commissioner effective December 23, 2019.
The Integrity Commissioner’s duties include providing impartial, third party, professional advice to Council and responding to any compliance issues and matters relating to their ethical responsibilities and obligations under the Council Code of Conduct. Under the Municipal Act, 2001 all municipalities are required to appoint an Integrity Commissioner to promote accountability and transparency between Members of Council and the public. Richmond Hill has retained the services of an Integrity Commissioner since 2010.