Ready?
>> Uh good evening, everybody. Welcome to
» Uh good evening, everybody. Welcome to
our special public council meeting for
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 here in the
town of Torbay. Could I get a motion to
adopt the agenda, please?
>> So moved.
» So moved.
>> Second.
» Second.
>> Moved and seconded. All in favor?
» Moved and seconded. All in favor?
>> Aye.
» Aye.
>> Opposed?
» Opposed?
Carried. Thank you.
Uh we have one item on our agenda. It's
uh men and HR.
Councillor Gosse.
» This is regarding the motion to
authorize an external third-party
investigation
for municipal councillor code of conduct
complaint. Whereas the town of Torbay
received a municipal councillor code of
conduct complaint on June 8th, 2026,
submitted by a staff member alleging
conduct that includes harassment. And
whereas section 4.6, the harassment and
bullying of the municipal councillor's
code of conduct, provides that where a
complaint relates to harassment, the
chief human resource officer shall refer
the complaint to the town of Torbay's
respectful workplace policy and
harassment prevention plan. And whereas
the town of Torbay's respectful
workplace policy and harassment
prevention plan under section
investigation of formal complaint states
that in all circumstances with
complaints against council members,
formal investigations will be done by an
external investigator.
And whereas council's council recognizes
the importance of ensuring that
complaints involving allegations of
harassment are addressed in accordance
with the town's adopted policies and
procedures and in a manner that promotes
procedural fairness, independence,
transparency, transparency, and public
confidence in the integrity of the
process.
Now, therefore, it be resolved that the
Town of Torbay Council directs that the
Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct
Complaint received on June 8th, 2026,
including the allegation of harassment
and any other alleged breaches of the
Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct
identified within the complaint, be
referred for investigation by an
independent external third-party
investigator in accordance with section
4.6 of the Municipal Councillor Code of
Conduct and the Town of Torbay's
Respectful Workplace Policy and
Harassment Prevention Plan.
Be it further resolved that the Chief
Human Resources Officer
be authorized and directed to retain the
services of a qualified independent
external investigator with appropriate
expertise in workplace harassment
investigations and municipal governance.
Be it further resolved that the external
investigator conduct the investigation
in accordance with the town's applicable
policies, principles of procedural
fairness, and any applic- any applicable
legislation and provide a written report
of findings and recommendations to
Council upon completion,
subject to any privacy and confidential
confidentiality requirements imposed by
law.
Be it further resolved that all members
of Council, staff, and any other persons
participating in the investigation
cooperate fully with the external
investigator and provide such
information and documentation as may be
reasonably
requested, subject to applicable legal
obligations.
Be it further resolved that nothing in
this motion shall be interpreted as a
finding of fact or a determination
regarding the merits of the complaint
and that the purpose of this motion is
solely to ensure that the complaint is
investigated in accordance with the
town's adopted policies and procedure.
So moved.
>> Moved and seconded. Comments? I have
» Moved and seconded. Comments? I have
one.
I would like to strike the word and
recommendations
out of that third last
uh
be it resolved because
the investigator should provide us with
findings,
not recommendations.
Is everybody okay with that?
>> Yeah.
» Yeah.
>> Okay, thank you very much.
» Okay, thank you very much.
Any other comments?
All in favor?
>> Aye.
» Aye.
>> Aye.
» Aye.
Opposed?
Carried. Thank you. All right.
So, with that, our next public council
meeting is scheduled to take place
Monday, August 10th, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
here at the Torbay Council Chambers, and
I would entertain a motion to adjourn,
please.
Moved and seconded. All in favor?
Aye. Opposed? Carried. Thank you very
much.