City of Elliot Lake - "Around the Table" - November 10, 2014
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether members of Council for the City of Elliot Lake held an improper closed meeting on July 2, 2014 “Around the Table” André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario October 2014 Complaint 1 On July 17, 2014, my Office received a complaint regarding a July 2, 2014 gathering …
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The Ombudsman found that a July 2, 2014 gathering of three members of council for the City of Elliot Lake at a Sustainable Development Roundtable did not constitute a meeting for the purpose of the open meeting requirements.
City of Elliot Lake - Finance and Administration Committee - October 27, 2014
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether the Finance and Administration Committee for the City of Elliot Lake held an improper closed meeting on July 7, 2014 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario October 2014 Complaint 1 On July 8, 2014, my Office received a complaint regarding a July 7, 2014 meeting …
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The Ombudsman found that discussions held by the Finance and Administration Committee for the City of Elliot Lake on July 7, 2014 fit within the acquisition or disposition of land exception to the open meeting requirements.
Town of Hawkesbury - October 7, 2014
The Ombudsman found that Council's consideration in closed session of a letter of interest for a vacant lot fell within the "acquisition and disposition of land" exception to the open meeting requirements. As such, the closed meeting held by the Council for the Town of Hawkesbury on August 18, …
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The Ombudsman found that Council's consideration in closed session of a letter of interest for a vacant lot fell within the "acquisition and disposition of land" exception to the open meeting requirements.
Municipality of Killarney - “At the Wharf” - October 8, 2014
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether Council for the Municipality of Killarney held an improper closed meeting on April 25, 2014 “At the Wharf” André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario October 2014 Complaint 1 On May 28, 2014 my Office received a complaint that council for the Municipality of …
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The Ombudsman found that a gathering of councillors at a local wharf on April 25, 2014, was a meeting of council for the purpose of the open meeting requirements, and that this meeting was not closed to the public in violation of the open meeting requirements.
Township of Billings - "On the Waterfront" - October 8, 2014
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether members of the Waterfront Improvement Committee for the Township of Billings held closed meetings in violation of the Municipal Act, 2001 “On the Waterfront” André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario October 2014 Complaint 1 On July 23, 2014, my Office received a …
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The Ombudsman found that the Waterfront Improvement Committee for the Township of Billings was a committee of council, as described by the Township's procedure by-law. Although the Committee was already holding open meetings, the Ombudsman encouraged the Township to formalize the Committee's terms of reference, as well as the notice procedures for the Committee's meetings.
Township of Billings - "Let's Flip For It" - October 8, 2014
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether Council for the Township of Billings held an improper closed meeting on July 21, 2014 “Let’s Flip For It” André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario September 2014 Complaint 1 On July 23, 2014, my Office received a complaint about a closed session held by council …
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In his report "Let's Flip For It", the Ombudsman found that a closed session in the Township of Billings - in which council tossed a coin to choose a new councillor - was an illegal closed meeting under the Municipal Act.
Town of Moosonee - September 9, 2014
In reviewing a complaint about four closed meetings held by council for the Town of Moosonee, the Ombudsman found that the subject matter of the August 26, 2013 closed session did not fit within the "education or training" exception, or any exception to the open meeting requirements. This link …
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In reviewing a complaint about four closed meetings held by council for the Town of Moosonee, the Ombudsman found that the subject matter of the August 26, 2013 closed session did not fit within the "education or training" exception, or any exception to the open meeting requirements.
City of London - "Turning Tables" - September 19, 2014
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether members of Council for the City of London held an improper closed meeting on June 24, 2014 “Turning Tables” André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario September 2014 Table of contents Complaint …
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The Ombudsman concluded that a gathering of 12 council members in the City Hall cafeteria between meetings on June 24, 2014 - prior to a vote to fill a vacant council seat the next day - did not violate the open meeting requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001.
City of Elliot Lake - September 8, 2014
The Ombudsman found that some discussions held by council for the City of Elliot Lake during an October 25, 2013 closed session fell within the "personal matters" exception to the open meeting requirements, as they related to unproven allegations against an identified member of council. Other …
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The Ombudsman found that some discussions held by council for the City of Elliot Lake during an October 25, 2013 closed session fell within the "personal matters" exception to the open meeting requirements, as they related to unproven allegations against an identified member of council.
Township of Joly - August 21, 2014
In reviewing a complaint about closed meetings of Council held in December 2013, March and April 2014, the Ombudsman determined that the December gathering complained of did not constitute a "meeting" under the Municipal Act, 2001 . However, an illegal meeting was held on March 26, 2014, when …
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In reviewing a complaint about closed meetings of Council held in December 2013, March and April 2014, the Ombudsman determined that the December gathering complained of did not constitute a "meeting" under the Municipal Act, 2001.
City of Elliot Lake - Parks and Recreation Committee - August 29, 2014
The Ombudsman found that the Elliot Lake Parks and Recreation Committee's March 25, 2014 in camera discussion regarding the possibility of having a junior hockey team in the City did involve some personal information, however most of the discussion did not fit within the "personal matters" …
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The Ombudsman found that the Committee's March 25, 2014 in camera discussion regarding the possibility of having a junior hockey team in the City did involve some personal information.
Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan - August 18, 2014
The Ombudsman found that discussions held by council for the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan during two closed sessions on March 19, 2014 fit within the "education and training" and "personal matters" exceptions to the open meeting requirements. This link opens in a new tab Read the …
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The Ombudsman found that discussions held by council for the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan during two closed sessions on March 19, 2014 fit within the "education and training" and "personal matters" exceptions to the open meeting requirements.
Municipality of West Nipissing - August 15, 2014
The Ombudsman found no evidence that Council members for the Municipality of West Nipissing met behind closed doors with the engineers working on a drainage project in violation of the open meeting requirements in December 2011. This link opens in a new tab Read the letter (PDF) … Municipality of …
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The Ombudsman found no evidence that Council members for the Municipality of West Nipissing met behind closed doors with the engineers working on a drainage project in violation of the open meeting requirements in December 2011.
Township of Russell - August 8, 2014
The Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Russell discussed three items in closed session on May 5, 2014 under the "security of the property" exception that did not fit within that exception, or any exception to the open meeting requirements. The Ombudsman also cautioned that council …
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The Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Russell discussed three items in closed session on May 5, 2014 under the "security of the property" exception that did not fit within that exception, or any exception to the open meeting requirements. The Ombudsman also cautioned that council should ensure that all matters discussed in closed session fit within the exceptions cited in the resolution to proceed in camera.
Town of Fort Erie - July 22, 2014
The Ombudsman found that council's March 31, 2014 discussion regarding a grant to the Fort Erie Racetrack did fit within the "acquisition or disposition of land" exception, because the grant was directly related to a potential land acquisition, such that both matters could not be discussed …
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The Ombudsman found that council's March 31, 2014 discussion regarding a grant to the Fort Erie Racetrack did fit within the "acquisition or disposition of land" exception, because the grant was directly related to a potential land acquisition, such that both matters could not be discussed separately.
City of Oshawa - July 25, 2014
The Ombudsman did not uncover any evidence that a quorum of council met secretly prior to the May 21 or September 3, 2013 public council meetings to discuss the appointment of a third party investigator or the elimination of the Auditor General's office. This link opens in a new tab Read the letter …
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The Ombudsman did not uncover any evidence that a quorum of council met secretly prior to the May 21 or September 3, 2013 public council meetings to discuss the appointment of a third party investigator or the elimination of the Auditor General's office.
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe - June 27, 2014
The Ombudsman found that council's April 16 closed meeting discussion regarding comments made by a councillor about staff performance did fit within the "personal matters" exception. The Ombudsman noted, however, that the subject matter did not qualify as an "emergency", and accordingly the meeting …
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The Ombudsman found that council's April 16 closed meeting discussion regarding comments made by a councillor about staff performance did fit within the "personal matters" exception.
Town of Midland - June 23, 2014
The Ombudsman determined that Midland Council's March 17, 2014 closed meeting discussion about the Chief Administrative Officer's absence and workload coverage during the absence fell within the "personal matters" exception to the open meeting requirements. A workload chart and 'letter of interest' …
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The Ombudsman determined that Midland Council's March 17, 2014 closed meeting discussion about the Chief Administrative Officer's absence and workload coverage during the absence fell within the "personal matters" exception to the open meeting requirements.
City of Elliot Lake - June 12, 2014
The Ombudsman reviewed a complaint that meetings of the Board of the Northern Institute of the Arts (known locally as the White Mountain Academy) was a "local board" of the City of Elliot Lake, subject to the open meeting requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001 . Upon review, the Ombudsman …
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The Ombudsman reviewed a complaint that meetings of the Board of the Northern Institute of the Arts was a "local board" of the City of Elliot Lake, subject to the open meeting requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the "Act").
City of Owen Sound - June 5, 2014
The ombudsman found that council for the City of Owen Sound violated the Municipal Act, 2001 when it went in camera to discuss and vote on funding for an MRI campaign on March 23, 2011. The Ombudsman also recommended that the City's procedure by-law be updated. This link opens in a new tab Read the …
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The ombudsman found that council for the City of Owen Sound violated the Municipal Act, 2001 when it went in camera to discuss and vote on funding for an MRI campaign on March 23, 2011.