Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
Process for Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
If a matter comes before Council that a member believes they have a pecuniary interest in, the member shall:
- Declare the pecuniary interest at the start of the meeting.
- 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.
- Complete a written statement of pecuniary interest and submit it to the Clerk.
All declaration 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 in the Clerkâs Office.
| Member of Council | Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Agenda Item | General Nature of Pecuniary Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Hawkins | Council | March 14, 2019 | General Government Services Item #1 - Annual Setting of Tax Policies | Owns a farm and a change in the tax ratio for farms could stand to benefit him |
| Janet Horner | Council | March 14, 2019 | General Government Services Item #1 - Annual Setting of Tax Policies | Owns a farm and a change in the tax ratio for farms could stand to benefit her |
| John Creelman | General Government Services Committee | May 23, 2019 | Item #6 - Community Grant Assessment Report | Daughter is on a short-term contract employment at Theatre Orangeville |
| Gail Little | Council | June 13, 2019 | General Government Services Item #6B - Community Grant Assessment Report | Gail Little is an organizing member of the Dufferin Farm Tour, they applied for a Community Grant |
| Sonja Wyss | Dufferin County Forest Advisory Team | September 12, 2019 | Item #4 - Presentation, Discussion & Consideration of the Ontario Trail Riders Association | Sonja Wyss is the President of Ontario Trail Riders Association |
| Bob Currie | Council | September 26, 2019 | Item #3.1 - Consent Applications B1-19, B2-19/B3-19 & B4-19 | Councillor Currie declared a pecuniary interest regarding B2-19 & B3-19 |
| Darren White | Council | March 12, 2020 | Item #6.2 - Community Grant Recommendations | Warden White volunteers with the 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets |
| Gail Little | Council | March 12, 2020 | Item #6.2 - Community Grant Recommendations | Gail Little is an organizing member of the Dufferin County Town & Country Farm Tour |
| John Creelman | Council | July 14, 2022 | Item #7.1 - Mono Centre No Parking Zone & Community Safety Zone (Item #6) | Councillor Creelman's property abuts Mono Centre Road |
| Todd Taylor | Council | February 9, 2023 | Item #7.2 - Annual Cost of Living Adjustment Policy (Non-Union Staff) (Item #3) | Councillor Taylor has a family member working at Dufferin County |
| Lisa Post | Council | May 11, 2023 | Item #7.2 - General Government Services Minutes Item #1 - 2023 Community Grant Recommendations | Councillor Post has a family member involved with the 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets |
| Darren White | Council | May 11, 2023 | Item #7.2 - General Government Services Minutes Item #1 - 2023 Community Grant Recommendations | Councillor White volunteers with the 1849 Lorne Scots Army Cadets |
| Gail Little | Council | May 11, 2023 | Item #7.2 - General Government Services Minutes Item #1 - 2023 Community Grant Recommendations | Councillor Little is involved in organizing the Dufferin County Farm Tour |
| Todd Taylor | General Government Services Committee | August 24, 2023 | Item #9 - Annual Cost of Living Adjustment | Councillor Taylor has a family member working at Dufferin County |
| Todd Taylor | Council | September 14, 2023 | General Government Services Item #9 - Annual Cost of Living Adjustment | Councillor Taylor has a family member working at Dufferin County |