Videos of Meetings
Due to COVID-19, Council meetings are taking place virtually and will be livestreamed to the Dysart YouTube page.
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that Dysart et al is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.
These ancestral homelands are more than a place where the Anishinaabe hunted, fished, gathered and grew their food long before the settler’s arrival. Indigenous peoples cared for these lands and waters and have welcomed us as their guest. We pay them respect by ensuring we continue to recognize their ongoing connection to the area and by supporting the health and integrity of the lands and community for generations to come.
Council Contact Information
| Mayor Andrea Roberts |
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Mayor Andrea Roberts Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: aroberts@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-457-6735 (cell) |
| Deputy Mayor Pat Kennedy |
| Deputy Mayor Pat Kennedy
Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: pkennedy@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-854-1404 (cell) |
| Ward 1 - Councillor Nancy Wood-Roberts |
| Councillor Nancy Wood-Roberts
Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: nwood-roberts@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-455-2070 (cell) |
| Ward 2 - Councillor Larry Clarke |
| Councillor Larry Clarke
Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: lclarke@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-455-9236 (home) |
| Ward 3 - Councillor Tammy Donaldson |
| Councillor Tammy Donaldson
Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: tdonaldson@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-457-6325 (cell) |
| Ward 4 - Councillor John Smith |
| Councillor John Smith
Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: jsmith@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-754-9844 (home) or 647-393-5528 (cell) |
| Ward 5 - Councillor Walt McKechnie |
| Councillor Walt McKechnie
Municipality of Dysart et al 135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389 Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
Email: wmckechnie@dysartetal.ca Phone: 705-854-0987 (cell) |
Dysart et al Council is comprised of a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Councillors representing five geographical wards within the Municipality as listed. If you are not sure which Ward you are in, please reference the Municipal Ward Boundary Map.
Councillors are appointed to various Committees and Boards to represent the Municipality’s interests. By virtue of position, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor represent Dysart et al Council at the Haliburton County Council table where we are one of four lower tier municipalities that comprise the County-level government.
Municipal Elections
Council serves a four year term and the election process includes a municipal-wide voter selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Eligible voters also select a Trustee of the elementary and secondary schools for Trillium Lakelands District School Board and Conseil scolaire de district du Centre Sud-Ouest. The current Council was elected on October 22, 2018 and will serve from December 1, 2018 until November 14, 2022. The next Municipal Election will take place in October 2022.
Council Meetings
Council meets in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 135 Maple Avenue and all meetings are open to the public commencing at 9:00 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with the exception of December when it takes place on the third Tuesday. Any changes to this schedule or special meetings called will be posted on the Home page and updated on the Calendar. Since May of 2020, Council has been meeting virtually as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and all livestreamed Council meetings can now be accessed on the Dysart YouTube page.
Delegation Requests and Letters to Council
Delegations to Council can be arranged by contacting the Municipal Clerk who will provide you with a meeting date and time for your delegation. Please provide the Clerk with all relevant information, preferably in digital format, that you wish to be presented to Council one week prior to your scheduled delegation. Your submission will be included with the online agenda package prior to the Council meeting.
If you are sending a letter or writing an email to Council and would like your communication addressed at a meeting, please ensure that you copy the Municipal Clerk and formally request that your letter be included on a future agenda.
Agendas, Minutes and Bylaws
Since 2007, Council has used digital technology to manage Council and Committee meetings. You can search meeting agendas, minutes and municipal bylaws by visiting the Dysart iCompass website.
Integrity Commissioner
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position that reports directly to Council.
| Advisory Role |
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The Integrity Commissioner provides confidential written and oral advice to the Mayor, Councillors and Committee appointees (as applicable) about their own situations respecting the Code of Conduct for Elected or Appointed Officials and other by-laws, policies and procedures governing ethical behavior, including general advice about the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
The Integrity Commissioner also provides opinions and reports to Council on issues of ethics and integrity. |
| Investigative Role |
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Complaints about breaches of the Code of Conduct or contraventions to the Municipal Conflict of lnterest Act (MCIA) are made to the Integrity Commissioner pursuant to the Council approved Complaint Protocol. Complaints can be dealt with through a formal or informal process. Informal ComplaintsAnyone who has identified or witnessed behaviour or an activity by a member of Council or a local board that he/she believes is in contravention of the Code of Conduct for Elected or Appointed Officials or the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act may informally address their concern as follows:
Formal ComplaintsFormal complaints must be sent directly to the Integrity Commissioner using either the Code of Conduct Complaint Form or the Municipal Conflict of Interest (MCIA) Complaint Form. The affidavit may be sworn by any Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in Ontario.
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. |
| Educational Role |
| The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing educational programs to members of Council and Committees (as applicable). This is carried out in group settings, one-on-one meetings, annual reporting and through this web page. |
| Integrity Commissioner Contact Information |
| Harold G. Elston 391 First Street, Suite 303 Collingwood, ON L9Y 1B3 Phone: 705-443-8183 Fax: 705-443-8602 counsel@haroldelston.com |
Links to Documents:
- Council and Committee Procedural By-Law
- Council and Committee Appointment By-Law
- Council Remuneration By-Law
- Code of Conduct for Elected or Appointed Officials
- Staff Council Relations Policy
- Code of Conduct Complaint Form
- Accountability and Transparency Policy
- MCIA (Municipal Conflict of Interest Act) Complaint Form
- Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Registry
- 2018 Election Procedures
- 2018 List of Certified Election Candidates
- 2018 Election Results
- 2014-2018 Election Expenses
- Combined Candidate Financial Statements for the 2014 Election
- Combined Candidate Financial Statements for the 2018 Election
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