In March 2019, the Ontario Government passed the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) as part of the comprehensive Ontario Policy Services Act, 2019 the CSPA came into effect on April, 2024 and replaced the Police Services Act 1990.
Under the CSPA, effective April 1, 2024 the Sudbury East OPP Detachment Board was formed.
The Board is a civilian body that oversees the Sudbury East OPP Detachment and draws its authority from the CSPA and regulations. Section 68(1) of the CSPA sets out the role of the Board in OPP oversight.
Board Composition:
One member appointed by each of the following communities who is a member of Council of the municipality, for a total of four members:
- Municipality of French River
- Municipality of St. -Charles
- Municipality of Markstay-Warren
- Municipality of Killarney
Two (2) community members representatives were appointed jointly by the above communities, who are neither members of the council nor employees of any of the municipalities.
One (1) member was appointed by the Minister for a total of 7 members.
Detachment Board Members
- Bill Brazeau - Community Appointee
- Julianne Labelle - Community Appointee
- Gisele Pageau - Municipality of French River Appointee
- Paul Branconnier - Municipality of St. -Charles Appointee
- Steven Olsen - Markstay Warren Municipal Appointee
- Michael Reider - Killarney Appointee
- TBD - Provincial Appointee
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Board Governance Documents
Terms of Reference – Establishes the mandate, structure, and operating framework of the Board.
Procedure By-law – Governs meeting rules, agenda timelines, voting, and public participation, disclosure and management of conflicts.
Code of Conduct for Board Members – Standards of ethical behaviour and integrity.
Complaints Policy – Process for handling public and internal complaints.
Operational Procedures
Annual Meeting Schedule – Calendar of annual meetings.
Records Retention Policy – Rules for keeping and disposing of Board records.
Financial & Administrative Policies
Remuneration Policy – Stipend and expense reimbursement rules for members.
Schedule “A” – Budget & Financial Management Policy
Schedule “B” – Financial Reporting & Audit Policy
Schedule “C” – Procurement & Spending Authority Policy
Schedule “D” – Reserve and Surplus Management Policy
Strategic & Oversight Documents
Strategic Plan – Board priorities and long-term objectives.
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan – Community safety goals and strategies.
Detachment Commander Performance Evaluation Procedure – Process and forms for annual review.