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Issue Summary: accountability

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51 civic action(s) tagged accountability across 31 meeting date(s) (2023-01-16 to 2026-03-23).

Related Councillors

Anderson, B. McGregor, Bondy, C. McGregor, Ceccacci, Crew, Doyle, Hall, Harrigan, Jubenville, McDonald, McGrail, Storey, Thompson

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2023-01-16 — Motion re Decision Making on Future Vaccination Policies (Defeated)

That any further vaccination employment policies be decided upon collaboratively between Chatham-Kent Council and the Chatham-Kent Executive Management Team

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(b)

2023-01-16 — Motion re Strengthening Powers of the Integrity Commissioner (Postponed)

This notice of motion was postponed to a future meeting.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 16 2023 (Minutes) — Item 22(c)

2023-02-06 — Notice of Motion - Municipal Insurance in Ontario

Councillor Doyle presented a notice of motion regarding Municipal Insurance in Ontario.

Source: Council Meeting - February 6 2023 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2023-02-13 — Notice of Motion - Council Compensation for External Committees

Councillor Hall presented a notice of motion regarding Council Compensation for external committees.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 13 2023 (Minutes) — Item 16

2023-08-14 — Integrity Commissioner Report re: Councillor Jubenville

Councillor Jubenville’s remuneration be suspended for a period of three months.
The 90 days cover pay periods commencing September 1, 2023 and consecutively through October and November 2023 until 90 days complete.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 14 2023 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)

2024-02-05 — Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Source: Council Meeting - February 5 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2024-02-26 — Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report

Integrity Commissioner 2023 Annual Report

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(d)

2024-02-26 — Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(f)

2024-04-08 — 2023 Record of Payment to Council Owned VendorsNeeds human review

The report was received for information.

Source: Council Meeting - April 8 2024 (Minutes) — Item 13(d)

2024-08-12 — 2023 Audited Financial Statements

The audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 be approved.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - August 12 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2024-12-16 — Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council

Revisions to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 16 2024 (Minutes) — Item 17(b)

2025-01-27 — Deputy CAO Position - Financial Analysis

Financial analysis indicating how this position will be funded

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-01-27 — Deputy CAO Position - Job Description

Job description for the Deputy CAO

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-01-27 — Deputy CAO Position - Municipal Comparators

Comparators with other Ontario municipalities about whether or not they have Deputy CAO roles.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 27 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(b)

2025-02-10 — Council Code of Conduct

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits for 2024 (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - February 10 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(b)

2025-02-24 — Municipal Accountability Act 2024

Councillor Bondy presented a notice of motion regarding the Municipal Accountability Act 2024.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 24 2025 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2025-03-03 — Integrity Commissioner Annual Report

The 2024 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report be received for information.

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(b)

2025-03-03 — Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical ReportNeeds human review

2024 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (information report)

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(c)

2025-03-03 — Municipal Accountability Act 2024 Opposition

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter to Minister Calandra and Premier Doug Ford and the provincial government opposing any legislation that would allow for the removal of a duly elected municipal official

Source: Council Meeting - March 3 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(d)

2025-03-17 — 2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses

2024 Statement of Remuneration & Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2025-04-28 — Financial Accountability for CK Hub Next Phase

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Financial Accountability for the proposed next phase of the CK Hub.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 28 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)

2025-06-09 — Council Communication Policy

a policy be established to outline the criteria for including Councillors in municipal communications.

Source: Council Meeting - June 9 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(f)

2025-06-23 — Police Services - Deloitte Staffing Analysis Update

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Chatham-Kent Police Services - Deloitte Staffing Analysis Report Update.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-06-23 — Tenders and RFPs Awarded by Delegated Authority

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Tenders and RFP's Awarded by Delegated Authority.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - June 23 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-07-14 — Reporting on Delegated-Authority Tenders and RFPs

Therefore be it resolved that Infrastructure and Engineering Services bring forward an annual information report to Council on the Tenders and RFPs that were awarded for the year through delegated authority.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - July 14 2025 (Minutes) — Item 18(g)

2025-08-25 — 2024 Audited Financial Statements

the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 be approved.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 13(a)

2025-08-25 — Wheatley Class Action - Waive Insurance Deductible Recuperation

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent waives the recuperation of its $250,000 insurance deductible pertaining to the Wheatley Class Action Lawsuit.

Source: Council Meeting - August 25 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - 10-Day Suspension of Storey (Defeated)

Council impose a Suspension of remuneration of 10 days of Councillor Storey for violations of Rules 14 and 15.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - Code of Conduct Training

Council participate in Code of Conduct Training.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - Formal Reprimand (Complaint 2)

In respect of Complaint 2: Council impose a Formal Reprimand.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner - Formal Reprimand of Councillor Storey (Complaint 1)

In respect of Complaint 1, Council impose a Formal Reprimand with respect to the conduct of Councillor Storey for violations of the Code rules, 14 and 15

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Integrity Commissioner Report - Receive

Council receive the report from the Integrity Commissioner.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-09-08 — Food Insecurity Emergency Declaration

declaring food insecurity an emergency in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Source: Council Meeting - September 8 2025 (Minutes) — Item 16(d)

2025-09-22 — Letter of Support - Strong Mayor Powers (Woolwich)Needs human review

That Chatham-Kent Council send a letter of support for the Resolution of the Township of Woolwich re Strong Mayor Powers.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - September 22 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23

2025-10-06 — CK Hub Financial Reporting and Transparency

Councillor Storey presented a notice of motion regarding Providing Detailed Financial Reporting and Transparency on Ongoing Lifecycle Costs for the CK Hub.

Source: Council Meeting - October 6 2025 (Minutes) — Item 19(a)

2025-10-20 — CK Community Hub - Postponement (Defeated)

this item be postponed until complete ongoing costs of this proposal can be prepared by administration for Council and public review.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - October 20 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(a)

2025-11-17 — Extension of Appointment - Integrity Commissioner / Closed Meeting Investigator (SC Consulting)

SC Consulting be appointed from November 26, 2025 to November 25, 2027 as the Integrity Commissioner/Closed Meeting Investigator for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - November 17 2025 (Minutes) — Item 23(b)

2025-12-01 — Integrity Commissioner Follow-up - Councillor Jubenville Remuneration Suspension

Councillor Jubenville's remuneration be suspended for a period of two months

Source: Council Meeting - December 01 2025 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2025-12-15 — Audit and Risk Committee Minutes - August 5, 2025

Audit and Risk Committee Minutes from its meeting held on August 5, 2025

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 15(e)

2025-12-15 — PUC Governance Review - Referral back to Administration

Council refer Report 17a, Public Utilities Commission Governance Review - Final Report, back to administration for more information, clarification, and opportunities for Council education

Source: Combined Council Meeting - December 15 2025 (Minutes) — Item 17(a)

2026-01-26 — Resolution - OMERS Governance Changes & Bill 68 (Opposition)

the Municipality of Chatham-Kent does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(c)

2026-01-26 — Motion - Encampment Response & Transitional Cabins Evaluation (RFP)

Administration be directed to prepare a Report and proposed key RFP terms, for an evaluation of the current encampment response and transitional cabins project, with a maximum budget of $55,000.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - January 26 2026 (Minutes) — Item 18(a)

2026-02-02 — PUC Governance - Adopt-in-Principle / Dissolve PUC (DEFEATED 8-8)

Council adopt in principal the recommendations of the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review final report dated December 3, 2025.

Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)

2026-02-02 — PUC Governance - Refer Recommendation #6 to the PUC

recommendation #6 be referred to the Public Utilities Commission.

Source: Council Meeting - February 02 2026 (Special - PUC Governance Review) (Minutes) — Item 12(b)

2026-02-23 — 2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report

The 2025 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report be received for information.

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2026-02-23 — Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits 2025 (Information Report)

Council Code of Conduct - Gifts and Benefits for 2025 (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(c)

2026-02-23 — 2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (Information Report)

2025 Information and Privacy Commissioner Statistical Report (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(d)

2026-03-09 — Motion - PUC Governance Review (Report + Composition Options)

Administration be directed to produce a report that addresses questions raised by Councillors regarding the KPMG Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission Governance Review

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 16(a)

2026-03-09 — Notice of Motion - Municipal Housing Maintenance Costs

Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding municipal housing maintenance costs.

Source: Council Meeting - March 09 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a)

2026-03-23 — 2024 Financial Indicator Review (Information Report)

2024 Financial Indicator Review (information report)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 19(b)

2026-03-23 — Motion - Municipal Housing Maintenance Costs Report

administration bring a report and provide the total annual budget, costs associated with repairs and maintenance for all municipal housing properties over the past three years

Source: Combined Council Meeting - March 23 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(c)