Accountability and Transparency
Durham Region values accountability and we strive to provide transparent government.
If you have any questions about the content in this section, please contact the Regional Clerk.
| Access to Information | ||||
| The Regional Clerk handles information requests related to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) (the "Act"). The Act addresses the security and privacy of records and providing access to information. The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) sets out rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information (PHI). For more information, visit our Access to Information page. | ||||
| Closed Meetings | ||||
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Most committee meetings are open to the public, including:
Closed Meeting ProtocolClosed meetings protect confidential information. Our Closed Meeting Protocol provides best practices for Regional Council. It also applies to Standing Committees and Committee of the Whole. The protocol follows the Municipal Act. It makes sure Regional Council does Regional business openly and transparently. Closed meetings investigationsWe are committed to an open and transparent government process. Closed meetings can only happen for limited, specific reasons. You can find this in the Municipal Act. We have also developed a Closed Meeting Investigation Procedure. If you feel the Region has not been transparent, you have the right to request an investigation. You can request an investigation by completing our Closed Meeting Complaint and Investigation Request form. The Region has appointed Local Authority Services Limited (LAS) - Aird & Berlis as the closed meeting investigator. They investigate complaints about closed meetings. View By-law #80-2007 for more information. |
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| Complaints | ||||
| Should you wish to make a complaint about services that have been provided to you by the Region, please visit our complaint page. | ||||
| Declarations of Interest Registry | ||||
| Members of Council and local boards are required to submit a Declaration of Interest form whenever they make a declaration on an agenda item at a Committee, Council or local board meeting. The forms are available for viewing in our online registry. | ||||
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