Process for Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
If a matter comes before Committee or Council that a member believes they have a pecuniary interest in, the member shall:
- Declare the pecuniary interest at the start of the meeting.
- Complete a written statement of pecuniary interest and submit it to the Clerk.
- Leave the room during discussion and voting on the matter.
- Refrain from attempting in any way whether before, during, or after the meeting to influence the voting on the matter.
All declarations of pecuniary interest are recorded in the meeting minutes.
Registry
Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, Dufferin County is required to maintain a registry of all declarations of pecuniary interest made by Council members. The written statement of pecuniary interest are available for viewing upon request to the Clerk’s Office. You can contact the Clerks’ office at 519-941-2816 ext. 2500.
Pecuniary Interest Registry
| Member of Council | Meeting Type & Date | Agenda Iteam | General Nature of Pecuniary Interest |
| Todd Taylor | General Government Services - January 25, 2024 | Item #5 - Update: Non-Union Total Compensation Review | Councillor Taylor has a family member employed at Dufferin County |
| Todd Taylor | Council - December 14, 2023 | Item #7.6 - Non-Union: Total Compensation Review & Item #7.8 - Budget Presentation | Councillor Taylor has a family member employed at Dufferin County |
| Todd Taylor | Council - September 14, 2023 | Item #7.2 - Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (GGS Item #9) | Councillor Taylor has a family member employed at Dufferin County |
| Todd Taylor | General Government Services Committee - August 24, 2023 | Item #9 - Annual Cost of Living Adjustment | Councillor Taylor has a family member employed at Dufferin County |
| Chris Gerrits | Council - July 13, 2023 | Item #7.4 - Official Plan Amendment No 3 | Councillor Gerrits has a conflict with written comments from MHBC Planning, as he is working with the same client as MHBC on the referenced property |
| Gail Little | Council - May 11, 2023 | Item #7.2 - 2023 Community Grant Recommendations (GGS Item #1) | Councillor Little is involved in organizing the Dufferin County Farm Tour |
| Darren White | Council - May 11, 2023 | Item #7.2 - 2023 Community Grant Recommendations (GGS Item #1) | Councillor White volunteers with the 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets |
| Lisa Post | Council - May 11, 2023 | Item #7.2 - 2023 Community Grant Recommendations (GGS Item #1) | Councillor Post has a family member involved with the 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets |
| Todd Taylor | Council - February 9, 2023 | Item #7.2 - Annual Cost of Living Adjustment Policy (Non-Union Staff) (GGS Item #3) | Councillor Taylor has a family member employed at Dufferin County |