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      Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Township establishes and maintains a public registry of pecuniary (financial) interests declared by council, committee and board members at a meeting.

      Disclosing an interest

      In disclosing a pecuniary interest, legislation requires a member to:

      1. Disclose their interest and the general nature of the matter prior to any consideration at the meeting
      2. File a written statement of their interest and its general nature with the Clerk using the Declaration of Interest Form
      3. Not take part in the discussion of or vote on any question in respect of the matter
      4. Not attempt in any way whether before, during or after the meeting to influence the voting on the matter

      For more information, please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-728-4784 x2015.

      Declaration of interest registry

      Meeting DateMemberMeeting TypeAgenda Item NumberReason for DisclosureDeclaration Form
      May 6, 2020 Mayor Don Allen Open Meeting 8.2 Approval of Scope - Integrity Commissioner Services

      Suspended investigation by Integrity Commissioner pertaining to Mayor's conduct

      Form
      May 27, 2020 Councillor Jack Hanna Closed Meeting 3.2 Micks Subdivision Agreement Negotiations (Midhurst Secondary Plan)

      Potential Litigation

      Form
      August 5, 2020 Mayor Don Allen Open Meeting 7.6 Integrity Commissioner Results of RFP

      Suspended investigation by Integrity Commissioner pertaining to Mayor's conduct

      Form
      August 26, 2020 Patti Kennedy Open Meeting 4.8 Consent Application B03/20

      Member's home is within the notice area for the application

      Form
      August 26, 2020 Lorran Cooney Open Meeting 4.8 Consent Application B03/20

      Member's home is within the notice area for the application

      Form
      September, 2, 2020 Mayor Don Allen Open Meeting 12.1 By-law -Appointment of Integrity Commissioner

      Ongoing investigation

      Form
      September 16, 2020 Mayor Don Allen Open Meeting 10.1 Notice of Motion - Requesting Integrity Commissioner's report

      Ongoing investigation 

      Form
      October 21, 2020 Mayor Don Allen

      Open 

      Meeting

      3.2 Integrity Commissioner's Report

      Investigation

      Form
      November 11, 2020 Mayor Don Allen Open Meeting 5.1 Approval of Minutes  Relating to October 21, 2020 meeting  Form
      November 11, 2020 Mayor Don Allen Closed Meeting 3.1 Enter into Closed Session  Relating to the matter being discussed in Closed Session  Form 
      January 27, 2021 Lorran Cooney

      Closed 

      Meeting

      3.1 Enter into Closed Session  Topic: LPAT No. PL200425 - B03/20 (N. Lengyel) Form
      February 24, 2021 Patti Kennedy

      Open Meeting

      5.2 Application B03/20 Neighbour's Application  Form 
      March 3, 2021 Deputy Mayor Coughlin

      Open Meeting

      8.1.1 - ZB-2021-002 Topic - Application made by J. & M. Coughlin Form 
      April 7, 2021 Deputy Mayor Coughlin

      Open Meeting

      8.8 - ZB-2021-002 Topic - Application made by J. & M. Coughlin Form
       April 7, 2021 Deputy Mayor Coughlin

      Open

      Meeting

      13.1 - Bylaw 5000-334 Topic - Application made by J. & M. Coughlin Form
      June 16, 2021 Deputy Mayor Coughlin

      Closed Meeting

      3.1 - Development Charges Topic - Intent for Application Form
      June 16, 2021 Deputy Mayor Coughlin

      Open Meeting

      3.1 & 10.1.6 - Development Charges Delegation and Information Report Topic - Intent for Application Form
      June 30, 2021 Lorran Cooney

      Open Meeting

      5.1 - Ontario Land Tribunal Decision - 45 Huron Street (B03/20) Member's home is within the notice area for the application Form
      October 6, 2021 Deputy Mayor Coughlin

      Open Meeting

      10.2 - Development Charge Exemptions and Additional Residential Units (ARU's) Pending application Form
      October 26, 2022 Henry Vander Wielen

      Open Meeting

      4.4 - Consent Application B13/22 Owner of the subject property Form
      March 1, 2023 Councillor Danielle Alexander

      Open Meeting

      11.3 - County of Simcoe Bursary Program Immediate family will be applying Form
      March 15, 2023 Councillor Danielle Alexander

      Open Meeting

      12.3 -EDHS Commencement Awards and Bursaries  Immediate family will potentially be applying Form
      April 05, 2023 Councillor Matt Garwood

      Open Meeting

      11.4 - Georgian College Lease Agreement Full-time Employment - Georgian College Form
      May 11, 2023 Donna Kenwell

      Open Meeting

      4.2 - Heritage Tax Refund Program - Property Approval Owner of the property Form
      July 5, 2023

      Councillor

      Matt Garwood

      Open Meeting

      4.2 - Flos Ag. Society request for donation for student bussing costs Current 2nd Vice President for the Flos Ag. Society Form
      February 8, 2024 Donna Kenwell

      Open Meeting

      4.1 - Heritage Tax Refund Program - Property Approval Owner of the property Form
      February 21, 2024 Deputy Mayor George Cabral

      Open Meeting

      10.2 County of Simcoe Bursary Program Committee member of the County of Simcoe Bursary Committee Form
      February 21, 2024

      Councillor

      Matt Garwood

      Open Meeting

      10.2 County of Simcoe Bursary Program The associated report mentions the Councillor's full-time employer Form
      April 17, 2024

      Councillor Anita Moore

      Open Meeting

      12.2 - To request the Province review and reverse its decision to deny an application for a Family Medical Practice within the Elmvale area Ontario Health is the Councillor’s Employer Form
      April 17, 2024 Deputy Mayor Cabral Open Meeting 12.2 - To request the Province review and reverse its decision to deny an application for a Family Medical Practice within the Elmvale area Lobbying other Family Doctor’s to consider opening a practice in the same location  Form
      May 1, 2024 Deputy Mayor Cabral Closed Session 3.2 - Community Assistance Program Personal Relationship with applicants Form
      June 6, 2024 Donna Kenwell Open Meeting 4.5 - Heritage Tax Refund Program - Application Review Owner of the property Form
      September 8, 2024 Councillor Matt Garwood Open Meeting 4.1 - Request for Donation for Student Transportation to the Elmvale Fall Fair Parade Current 2nd Vice President for the Flos Agricultural Society Form
      October 2, 2024 Councillor Anita Moore Open Meeting 7.1 - Resolution re: AMO and OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign Ontario Health is the Councillor's Employer Form
      December 3, 2024 Councillor Matt Garwood Open Meeting 3.1 - Capital Project 2020-25 Elmvale Community Park Master Plan Current 2nd Vice President for the Flos Agricultural Society Form
      February 5, 2025 Mayor Coughlin  Open Meeting 8.5 White Owl Properties, 2333 Cassell Drive – Reduction of Securities and Certificate of Final Completion Family Rents Space to White Owl Properties  Form 
      February 19, 2025 Mayor Coughlin  Open Meeting 6.1 Elmvale District High School Donation Request for Student Exchange to O'Chiese First Nation, Alberta. Family Member Participating in the Exchange Form
      February 19, 2025 Deputy Mayor Cabral  Open Meeting  9.6 County of Simcoe Bursary Program  Current member of the County of Simcoe Bursary Committee Form
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