The Ombudsman reviewed a closed meeting held by council for the Township of North Dumfries to discuss matters before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The meeting was closed under the litigation or potential litigation exception. Council received an update on the matters from the municipality’s solicitor. The Ombudsman found that the discussion fit within the litigation or potential litigation exception because council discussed two active appeals before a tribunal.
Township of North Dumfries, October 23, 2013
Read the LetterThe Ombudsman reviewed a closed meeting held by council for the Township of North Dumfries to discuss matters before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Council received an update on the matters from the municipality’s solicitor. Although not relied upon by the municipality, the Ombudsman found that the discussion fit within the exception for solicitor-client privilege.