The Ombudsman reviewed a discussion held by members of council for the Township of Frontenac Islands over email in which they weighed in on whether to approve and send a delegation letter requesting a meeting with the Minister of Health. The Ombudsman found that the email discussion materially advanced council business or decision-making.
Township of Frontenac Islands - July 8, 2025
Read the ReportThe Ombudsman reviewed a discussion held by members of council for the Township of Frontenac Islands over email about a delegation letter to the Minister of Health. The Ombudsman found the discussion was a meeting in contravention of the open meeting rules because a quorum of council participated in the discussions over email, and the discussions materially advanced council business or decision-making.
The Ombudsman reviewed a discussion held by members of council for the Township of Frontenac Islands over email about a delegation letter to the Minister of Health. The Ombudsman found the discussion contravened the open meeting rules because a quorum of council participated in the discussions over email, and the discussions materially advanced council business or decision-making. The Ombudsman noted that when members of council exchange emails, they are present in an electronic place.