Integrity Commissioner

Description

We are seeking to appoint a new integrity commissioner as soon as practicable as part of regular recruitment efforts.

Appointment date and term length:

• The appointment will be for an initial two-year term, with the option to renew the appointment for a maximum of two one-year terms.
• The administrative contact for the Integrity Commissioner will be the Municipality's Chief Legislative Officer.

The integrity commissioner is responsible for:

• Receiving, reviewing, investigating, and adjudicating formal complaints made against a council member in accordance with the RMWB’s Integrity Commissioner Bylaw No. 19/005.
• Recommendations to RMWB Council regarding potential sanctions if they find that a council member has contravened the RMWB’s Code of Conduct (Bylaw No. 18/009) or any other Council policy, rule, or procedure governing the ethical behaviour of council members.
• Preparing and delivering an annual report to Council summarizing their activities as the integrity commissioner during that calendar year.

Requirements:

• Must be an active member of the Law Society of Alberta or eligible for membership and willing to enroll.
• Must be available to review a complaint promptly and report no later than 90 days after receiving the complaint (as stated in section 10(i) of the Integrity Commissioner Bylaw).
• Must be prepared to physically attend the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (as may be required from time to time) to investigate and adjudicate a complaint or report to Council at either an in-camera or a publicly convened Council meeting.

Skills and qualifications:

1. proven impartiality, neutrality and high ethical standards;
2. senior-level management, municipal, legal, judicial or quasi-judicial experience;
3. knowledge of municipal or other administrative law;
4. knowledge of municipal governance;
5. ability to interpret and apply the provisions of various statutes, regulations,  policies, and other enabling frameworks;
6. knowledge of investigatory procedures and appliable legal principles, particularly as they relate to evidence, legal interpretation and natural justice; and
7. an ability to provide services on an as-needed basis.

Impartiality requirements – the integrity commissioner must:

1. Have no other dealings, in an official capacity, or employment with the Municipality;
2. Have no financial interest in the work of the Municipality;
3. Not be involved in or have a relationship with political campaigns/endorsements, or other related conflict of interest specific to the Municipality; and
4. Have no familial, private, or professional relationship with any present or past member of Council (which is inclusive of Mayor).

To apply, candidates must:

• Complete the submission form Bids and Tenders - Wood Buffalo
• Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Submit a statement of interest (cover letter)
• Outline expected compensation, including hourly fees, retainers and expense reimbursement