Code of Conduct Complaints Current to 5/27/2024

Complaint # Date Subject of Complaint Bylaw Sections Investigation Conclusion Investigation

Engaged Complete? Fees to Date

*Investigator
retains discretion
to determine
applicable sections
of Code of
Conduct Bylaw.

2023-001 July, 2023 Councillor Neustaeter alleged Mayor Hamer-Jackson 3.11(a) Yes The Investigator found that the Mayor's evidence was $8,904
breached the Code of Conduct Bylaw by misleading the Report issued. inconsistent and not credible. (for this complaint
public. and the complaint
The Investigator found that the Mayor was in breach below).
of his obligations under s. 3.11(a) by making public
statements he knew or ought to have known were
false or misleading. The Investigator found that:

"There is no evidence to corroborate his

statements...are true and not misleading."

2023-0002 July, 2023 Councillor Neustaeter alleged the Mayor and his lawyer, 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, and, Yes Complaint disimssed. $8,904
acting on instructions from the Mayor, discriminated 3.11 Report issued. (for this complaint
against her on the basis of gender, age, and physical The Invstigator found that the Mayor cannot be held and the complaint
appearance, and that the Mayor "endorsed and responsible for the conduct of his lawyer that was not above).
perpetuated the misogynistic view with his own based on his instructions, and that his lawyer's
statements and support of the position.” comments do not constitute a breach of the Code of
Conduct by the Mayor.
2023-0003 Aug., 2023 The Complainant (member of the public) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, Yes Complaint summarily dismissed. $66,411.46
Respondent displayed a lack of decorum in a Council 3.11, and 3.14 (for all 4
meeting and bullied and harassed another member of The Investigator summarily dismissed the Complaint. complaints)
Council. No Investigation Report issued.

2023-0004 Aug., 2023 The Complainant (member of the public) alleged 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.11, Yes Complaint dismissed. $66,411.46
Councillor Neustaeter breached the Code of Conduct and 3.14 Report issued. (for all 4
Bylaw by giving a misleading answer when asked by a The Investigator found that Councillor Neustaeter did complaints)
member of the public at a Council meeting whether not breach the Code of Conduct Bylaw. The
there was a meeting of council to draft and edit a Investigator found that Councillor Neustaeter
statement prior to its public release on March 17, 2023. answered the question honestly and to the best of her
ability.

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 Code of Conduct Complaints Current to 5/27/2024

Complaint # Date Subject of Complaint Bylaw Sections Investigation Conclusion Investigation

Engaged Complete? Fees to Date

*Investigator
retains discretion
to determine
applicable sections
of Code of
Conduct Bylaw.

2023-0005 Aug., 2023 The Complainant (member of the public) alleged 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, Yes Majority of Complaint summarily dismissed. $66,411.46
Councillor Sarai was disrespectful to, bullied and 3.11, 3.14, and Report issued. (for all 4
harassed, and made false accusations of another 3.18 One component of Complaint proceeeded to complaints)
member of Council about a matter in which he had a investigation. The Investigator concluded there was a
conflict of interest. trivial breach.

The Investigator determined that, while there was a

breach of the Code of Conduct, it was of a trivial
nature and done because of an error in judgment
made in good faith, as per subsection 4.32(c) of the
Code of Conduct Bylaw. In fact, the Investigator noted
that "perhaps some consideration should have been
given by the complainant as to the purpose of filing it
in the first place".

Accordingly the Investigator strongly recommended

that no censure, sanctions, corrective actions, or other
measures be imposed. Council accepted the
Investigator's recommendation.

2023-0006 Aug., 2023 The Complainant (member of the public) alleged that, by 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, Yes Complaint summarily dismissed. $66,411.46
wrongly accusing another member of Council of 3.11, and 3.14 (for all 4
inappropriate conduct, the Respondent misled the The Investigator summarily dismissed the Complaint. complaints)
public, undermined the will of Council, and disrespected, No Investigation Report issued.
bullied, and harassed another member of Council.

2023-0007 Aug., 2023 The Complainant (initially a member of the public, now a 3.1, 3.3, 3.9, 3.15, No Not yet determined. $41,096.83
member of Council) alleged the Respondents improperly and 4.30
disclosed or knowingly acquiesced to the improper
disclosure of, confidential information and records from
a closed Council meeting.

2023-0008 July, 2023 The Complainants (members of the public) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.11, Yes Complaint summarily dismissed.
Respondent misled the public by wrongly accusing and 3.14
another member of Council of inappropriate behaviour. The Complaint was summarily dismissed. No
Investigation Report issued.

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 Code of Conduct Complaints Current to 5/27/2024

Complaint # Date Subject of Complaint Bylaw Sections Investigation Conclusion Investigation

Engaged Complete? Fees to Date

*Investigator
retains discretion
to determine
applicable sections
of Code of
Conduct Bylaw.

2023-0009 Sept., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.11, No. Complaint withdrawn. Respondent would not agree to $2,397.37
Respondent bullied, harassed, and mistreated two and 3.14 informal resolution and Complainant was concerned
members of staff at a Council meeting. about costs of investigation.

2023-0010 Oct., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.3, 3.5, and 3.11 No Not yet determined. $3,112.53
Respondent neglected or refused to abide by an order
imposed by Council.

2023-0011 Nov., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.11, No Clerical error - duplicative. Complaint now addressed
Respondent breached confidentiality and harassed the 3.15, 3.18, and in 2024-0020.
Complainant. 4.40

2023-0012 Nov., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, and No Complaint withdrawn. $583.76
Respondent treated the Complainant disrespectfully in 3.11
an email with a third party.

2023-0013 Nov., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.3, 3.11, 3.18, and No Complaint withdrawn. $615.12
Respondent failed to respect the will of Council. 3.23

2023-0014 Nov., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, and No Complaint withdrawn due to fear of indirect or direct 4,792.90
Respondent disrespected, bullied, and harassed a staff 3.11 retaliation by Respondent against City staff if
member at a public City event. investigation continued.

2023-0015 Nov., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.3, 3.5, and 3.11 No Not yet determined. $2,236.58
Respondent failed to follow a Council resolution by
refusing to attend mandatory respectful workplace
training.
2023-0016 Dec., 2023 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.11, No Complaint withdrawn due to fear of indirect or direct $474.93
Respondent was disrespectful towards a staff member and 3.14 retaliation by Respondent against City staff if
in a Council meeting. investigation continued.

2024-0017 Jan., 2024 The Complainant (member of staff) alleged the 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, No Complaint withdrawn due to fear of retaliation by the $1,585.25
Respondent made inappropriate comments to staff 3.8, 3.11, 3.18, Respondent.
about a matter in which the Respondent had a conflict of 3.22, and 3.23
interest.

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Complaint # Date Subject of Complaint Bylaw Sections Investigation Conclusion Investigation

Engaged Complete? Fees to Date

*Investigator
retains discretion
to determine
applicable sections
of Code of
Conduct Bylaw.

2024-0018 Feb., 2024 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, No Complaint withdrawn due to fear of indirect or direct $2,700.44
Respondent attended a community event and 3.6, 3.9, 3.14, 3.18, retaliation by Respondent against City staff if
aggressively confronted a staff member about a matter 3.22 investigation continued.
in which the Respondent has a conflict of interest.

2024-0019 March., The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.11, No Not yet determined. $3,595.31
2024 Respondent breached privacy / FIPPA. 3.15.

2024-0020 Apr., 2024 The Complainant (member of Council) alleged the 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.8, No Not yet determined. $5,374.71
Respondent repeatedly breached confidentiality and 3.10, 3.11, 3.15,
privacy. 3.18, 3.22,

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