LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, February 8, 2021 and Monday, February 15, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 249 calls for service. 

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, February 1, 2021 and Monday, February 8, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 298 calls for service. 

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, January 25, 2021 and Monday, February 1, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 129 calls for service. 

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, January 18 2021 and Monday, January 25, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 261 calls for service. 

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, January 11 2021 and Monday, January 18, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 283 calls for service. 

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, January 4, 2021 and Monday, January 11, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 287 calls for service. 

The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position reporting directly to Council.

The Integrity Commissioner carries out the following core functions:

Advisory Role

The Integrity Commissioner provides confidential written and oral advice to the Reeve, Councillors and Local Board (Restricted Definition) appointees about their own situations respecting the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards, (see Code of Conduct),  and other by-laws, policies and procedures governing ethical behavior, including general advice about the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, (see ca/laws/statute/90m50 ).

The Integrity Commissioner also provides opinions and reports to Council and Local Boards (Restricted Definition), on issues of ethics and integrity. 

Investigative Role

Complaints about breaches of the Code of Conduct are made to the Integrity Commissioner pursuant to the Council approved Complaint Protocol. Complaints can be dealt with through a formal or informal process. When carrying out a formal complaint investigation, the Commissioner can summon evidence and examine witnesses under oath.

Should the Integrity Commissioner find a contravention, he can recommend various penalties for imposition by Council. The available penalties range from suspension of remuneration to a reprimand or apology.

Integrity Commissioner Annual Reports

2024

2024 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report

2023

2023 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report

2022

2022 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 

2021

2021 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report

Integrity Commissioner Investigations

2019

IC-2019-01 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Deputy Reeve John Hall

2020

IC-2020-01 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Roberts

IC-2020-02 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor King, Councillor Closs, Reeve McLaren

IC-2020-03 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Closs

IC-2020-04 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Closs

2021

IC-2021-01 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Roberts

IC-2021-02 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Roberts

IC-2021-03 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Roberts

IC-2021-06 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Roberts

 IC-2021-07 - Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor King

File a Complaint regarding a Member of Council or Local Board

Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards Request for Inquiry Form

2024 Nominations are now OPEN!

Deadline: January 6th, 2025 4:00pm

2024 Achievement Awards Application

Annual Individual Achievement Awards 

Nominated individuals are to be year-round or seasonal residents of Lanark Highlands.  Nominated businesses are to be located within Lanark Highlands.

Volunteer Achievement Award

• Volunteering for a minimum of 5 years with one or more organizations or groups
• Volunteering within the Township
• Has shown leadership in the community through chairing a committee or board, initiating a new event or partnership, or recruiting other volunteers
• Acts as a role model for others in the community
• Donates time in training and/or mentoring of other volunteers

Community Spirit Award

• Forged many strong relationships within the Township
• Contributing to the community
• Go out of their way to help the less fortunate

Senior of the Year

• 60 years of age or older
• Must have made a significant contribution within the Township
• Demonstrated commitment and generosity of spirit through volunteering

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

The Best Community Impact Award goes to a business that’s truly making a difference in our community. This business has taken positive action to invest in our community and sees social responsibility as an integral part of the business’ success.

• Community Impact Strategies: Business operations demonstrate a positive impact in the community in which the business operates.

• Triple Bottom Line Metrics: The social, environmental and financial outcomes of corporate social responsibility are measurable.

• Diversity: The business models diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in business decision-making.

• Leadership: The business is considered to be a leader.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Best Community Impact Award, nominees must have been in operation for a minimum of 12 months in Lanark Highlands. All nominees must have less than 50 employees.

Businesses can be non-profits, social enterprises, or for-profit organizations.

Award Criteria

To win this award, all nominees shortlisted as Top 2 semi-finalists will be required to provide:

• Descriptions of the specific activities the business engages in that have a positive impact on the community.

• How the business has invested or reinvested in the community.

• Measurement of the social, environmental and financial outcomes of the business.

• Examples of the company’s diversity and inclusion work.

• Three peer references that consider the business to be a community leader.

• Examples of how the business has had a positive impact on the local community.

For further information contact:

Township of Lanark Highlands
Chelsea Rath, Manager of Facilities/ Community Affairs 75 George Street
Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0
T: 613-259-2398 ext 252
F: 613-259-2291
E:

Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Interim Clerk/ CAO at the address indicated above.