The Ombudsman found that council for the County of Lambton did not contravene the open meeting rules in the Municipal Act, 2001 when it moved in camera to discuss a potential disposition of County-owned property for a nominal amount. The Ombudsman found that the discussions fit the exception for acquisition or disposition of land because the closed meeting discussion concerned specific terms and conditions of the proposed land transaction.
County of Lambton - March 30, 2026
Read the LetterThe Ombudsman found that council for the County of Lambton did not contravene the open meeting rules in the Municipal Act, 2001 when it moved in camera to discuss a potential disposition of County-owned property for a nominal amount. However, the Ombudsman also made best practice suggestions for the County to keep more detailed minutes and make audio recordings of its closed sessions.