Mr. Swayze spoke to his role as the Integrity Commissioner; the role of Councillors. Mr. Swayze addressed the following subjects:
- Complaints;
- Investigation processes and avenues;
- Enforcement capabilities and penalties;
- Powers regarding Municipal Conflict of Interest;
- Powers of Council as a whole rather than individuals;
- Confidentiality;
- Undue influence;
- Gifts, discretion and accepting on behalf of the City;
- Quorum; and
- acceptable invitations
In response to Councillor Damerla, Mr. Swayze provided clarity regarding email communications between Members of Council.
In response to Councillor Parrish, Mr. Swayze spoke the process for rebuttals to complaints and how they are handled and executed by the Integrity Commissioner.