The Ombudsman reviewed a closed meeting held by the Township of South Algonquin on September 8, 2021. The meeting was closed under the exception for personal matters about an identifiable individual. The Ombudsman concluded that council met in camera to discuss the qualifications and suitability of candidates for a vacant council position. Accordingly, the Ombudsman found that council’s discussion fit within the open meeting exception for personal matters about an identifiable individual.
Township of South Algonquin, November 19, 2021
Read the LetterThe Ombudsman reviewed a complaint alleging that council for the Township of South Algonquin improperly held a closed meeting during a recess during an otherwise open meeting on September 8, 2021. The Ombudsman found there was no meeting of council under the Municipal Act, 2001 since council members did not have any discussion amongst themselves during the recess.