Clerks Department
The Clerk’s Department is responsible for Town by-laws, permits, minutes, death registrations, lottery licenses, commissioning oaths, requests for information, crossing guards, and dog licensing.
For further inquiries, please contact:
gmaracle@deseronto.ca
613-396-2440
Town of Deseronto Municipal Offices
331 Main St. P.O. Box 310 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30 pm
By-Laws - open webpage
Minutes - open webpage
Animals - open webpage
Lottery Licences - open webpage
Applications and Forms
If you have a complaint regarding a matter you believe the Municipality may be able to resolve please complete the following form, and email it or deliver it by mail or in-person to 331 Main St. P.O. Box 310 Deseronto, ON K0K 1X0. All complaints will be dealt with anonymously.
Complaint Report - open pdf
Requests for Information
Please contact Deseronto Town Hall if you are unable to locate specific information or records on the Deseronto website.
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) - open webpage
Freedom of Information Request Form - open pdf
Closed Meeting Investigator
The Town of Deseronto has appointed the AMO Local Authority Services (LAS) for Closed Meeting Investigations.
The Ontario Municipal Act allows for any person to request that an investigation be undertaken respecting whether a municipality, local board, or a committee of either, has complied with the closed meeting rules contained within Section 239 of the Act.
LAS has offered this service to Ontario municipalities since 2008. To deliver the required investigation services, LAS has contracted a third party, Aird Berlis. It maintains a roster of experienced and trained individuals located across Ontario to provide required investigative services at the most reasonable cost.
Closed Meeting Investigation Request Form
Investigation Request Process:
1. File a written request for investigation with the Clerk of the Municipality.
2. The Municipality sends the request and background documentation to the Investigator (Aird Berlis).
3. Initial review by Investigator will result in decision to proceed, or not proceed - with a reason, or withdrawal of request.
4. If decision is to proceed, investigation is completed.
5. Draft report filed and peer-reviewed by Investigator.
6. Final report prepared and submitted to Council or Local Board.
7. Report is made public by the Municipality.
Integrity Commissioner
The Town of Deseronto has appointed Mr. Benjamin Drory, ADR Chambers as the Integrity Commissioner for the municipality and authorize him to conduct inquiries upon complaint for rules governing ethical behaviour of Members of Council as they pertain to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Code of Conduct.
The Integrity Commissioner's responsibilities include:
Conduct inquiries upon complaint for Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Code of Conduct matters.
Provide advice to members of Council and local boards regarding their obligations under the Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Provide educational information to the public, the municipality, and Members of Council and local boards about the Code of Conduct and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Complaint Filing Process:
Any individual who identifies or witnesses behaviour or activity by a sitting Member of Council that they believe is in contravention of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council or the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act may file a formal complaint with the following conditions:
1. All complaints shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by an identifiable individual using the Formal Municipal Integrity Commissioner Complaint Inquiry Form or the Application for Municipal Integrity Commissioner Investigation under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Form.
2. The complaint must set out reasonable and probable grounds for the allegation that the Member has contravened the Code of Conduct or the Conflict of Interest Act. A supporting sworn affidavit setting our the evidence in support of the allegation must also be included.
3. The complaint shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk who shall forward the matter to the Integrity Commissioner for initial classification to determine if the matter is, on its face, a complaint with respect to non-compliance.
Other Resources
Commissioning Oaths
By virtue of office Clerks, Deputy Clerks and Treasurers may act as a Commissioner of Oath. A Commissioner of Oaths is empowered under provincial legislation to administer and witness the swearing of oaths or solemn affirmations in the taking of an affidavit for any potential legal matter. It is at the exclusive discretion of the individual Commissioner of Oaths whether or not they choose to sign the document. The Commissioner of Oaths may refuse to sign the document and will refer you to a lawyer.
Fee: $10.00
Please note we cannot act as a Notary Public. Law firms or the Justice of the Peace may assist you in this matter.