Upcoming meeting preview for Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2026 10:15 AM.

This preview is based on the published agenda package and supporting reports.

One-Sentence Summary

On June 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM, staff propose a joint recruitment with member municipalities to appoint an integrity commissioner after Principles Integrity terminates services by January 31, 2027; staff also recommend a by-law appointment of the Ontario Ombudsman as interim closed meeting investigator.

Whole Agenda Summary

6.e HRR-CW-06-26 Results of Collective Bargaining with County of Grey and OPSEU Local 266 Social Services: The committee reviews a finalized tentative Memorandum of Settlement between Grey County and OPSEU Local 266 covering social services from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. This agreement secures annual wage increases of 3% for each year in the contract period, including retroactive adjustments for pay equity. The deal significantly expands benefits: mental health coverage reaches up to $5,000 annually with no per-visit cap; vision care is set at $500 every 24 months; dental major restorative coverage improves to 75%; and lifetime orthodontics support remains capped at $3,000. New provisions address pregnancy leave top-ups aligned with Employment Standards Act requirements, introduce paid bereavement supports for non-family funerals, enable remote work arrangements, and formally include Artificial Intelligence as a standing agenda item in Labour Relations processes. 6.f CCR-CW-10-26 Integrity Commissioner & Closed Meeting Investigator Services - Notice of Termination: Grey County received notice that Principles Integrity will cease providing integrity commissioner and closed meeting investigator services effective January 31, 2027. In response to this termination notice will present at the June meeting, staff recommend a joint recruitment process with member municipalities

Most Newsworthy Agenda Items

Collective Bargaining Finalized: Enhanced Benefits for Social Services Staff The committee will review the finalized tentative Memorandum of Settlement between Grey County and OPSEU Local 266 covering social services from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. This agreement secures annual wage increases of 3% for each year in the contract period, including retroactive adjustments for pay equity. The deal significantly expands benefits: mental health coverage will reach up to $5,000 annually with no per-visit cap; vision care is set at $500 every 24 months; dental major restorative coverage improves to 75%; and lifetime orthodontics support remains capped at $3,000. New provisions address pregnancy leave top-ups aligned with Employment Standards Act requirements, introduce paid bereavement supports for non-family funerals, enable remote work arrangements, and formally include Artificial Intelligence as a standing agenda item in Labour Relations processes. Oversight Service Transition: Integrity Commissioner & Closed Meeting Investigator Grey County will receive notice that Principles Integrity has ceased providing integrity commissioner and closed meeting investigator services effective January 31, 2027. In response to this termination notice will present at the June meeting, staff recommend a joint recruitment process with member municipalities to appoint a successor who can maintain consistent codes of conduct across jurisdictions rather than relying on standard procurement scoring. To bridge the gap before

What To Watch

  • Which agenda items move forward to formal recommendations.

  • Whether staff proposals trigger additional public consultation or revisions.

  • Follow-up actions, timelines, and any deferred items.

Read full agenda archive page: https://helpos.ca/agendas/grey-county/committee-of-the-whole/2026-06-25

Transcript will be published here: https://helpos.ca/transcripts/grey-county/committee-of-the-whole/2026-06-25

Share accessibility feedback with Grey County: https://www.grey.ca/government/accessibility

Original Agenda Package Links

Official meeting page: https://pub-grey.escribemeetings.com/MeetingsCalendarView.aspx/Meeting?Id=54833729-9d41-40a5-a8cb-2cbb77916209