Policies and Procedures

The City of Elliot Lake is committed to abiding by all codes of conduct, policies and procedures in place that govern City responsibilities and duties.

View our Code of Conduct to learn more information about policies for members of Council, local boards and advisory committees. View our Integrity Commissioner page for more detailed information on the application of the code of conduct.

City staff are covered by a Staff Code of Conduct.

View our Council and Committee Procedures By-law to learn more about Council proceedings, presentations, delegations, motions, minutes, voting and more.

Ombudsman and Council transparency

We always strive to ensure that ensure that the City remains accountable to the public for our actions. Read our Accountability and Transparency Policy for more information.

Make a complaint

If you feel we have breached this policy or any other policy that guides the City, you can download and complete an Ombudsman Closed Meeting Complaint Form.

Past Ombudsman letters

View our letters and reports from the Ombudsman about past and current complaints.

In-camera sessions

Depending on the subject matter and in accordance with the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001 Council can choose to discuss topics of a sensitive nature in a closed (or in-camera) session.

For more information, see Chapter 25, Section 239 of the act to determine when and why meetings are closed to the public.