The Ombudsman found that Council's agenda and resolution to proceed in camera did not accurately reflect the substance of the closed meeting on May 9, 2012. Council's closed meeting consideration of a legal opinion on May 23, 2012 was permitted under the Municipal Act . Based on the lack of …
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The Ombudsman found that Council's agenda and resolution to proceed in camera did not accurately reflect the substance of the closed meeting on May 9, 2012.
Town of Kearney - July 14, 2011
The Ombudsman found that the Town of Kearney's Ad Hoc Personnel Committee violated the Municipal Act when it held a closed meeting in April 2011. This link opens in a new tab Read the letter (accessible PDF) … The Ombudsman found that two informal gatherings of newly elected councillors for the …
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The Ombudsman found that the Town of Kearney's Ad Hoc Personnel Committee violated the Municipal Act when it held a closed meeting in April 2011.
Town of Midland - September 21, 2012
Ombudsman Report Investigation into certain closed meetings held by the Town of Midland between December 2011 and March 2012 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario September 2012 2 Town of Midland Investigation Closed Meetings December 2011-March 2012 September 2012 Complaints 1 Our Office received three …
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The Ombudsman found that Council for the Town of Midland discussed issues in closed session on multiple occasions between December 2011 and March 2012 in circumstances that were not permitted under the exceptions to the Municipal Act.
Regional Municipality of Niagara - August 27, 2012
The Ombudsman found that the Regional Municipality of Niagara's notice practice for advisory committee meetings did not comply with its procedure by-law in that agendas were not posted on the website prior to meetings. Although the complaint that improper voting within Committee meetings was not …
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The Ombudsman found that the Regional Municipality of Niagara's notice practice for advisory committee meetings did not comply with its Procedure By-Law in that agendas were not posted on the website prior to meetings.
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry - August 30, 2012
In reviewing complaints that Council in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry improperly discussed in closed meetings the development of a local fire department, the Ombudsman found that Council did not always accurately or clearly identify the subject matter to be discussed or the exceptions …
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In reviewing complaints that Council in Morris-Turnberry improperly discussed in closed meetings the development of a local fire department, the Ombudsman found that Council did not always accurately or clearly identify the subject matter to be discussed or the exceptions authorizing the closed meetings.
United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria - September 7, 2012
Ombudsman Report Investigation into closed meetings by the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria on October 21 and November 4, 2011 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario August 2012 2 Head, Clara and Maria Closed Meetings October 21 and November 4, 2011 August 2012 Complaints 1 On November 7, 2011, …
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The Ombudsman found that Council for the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria did not contravene the Municipal Act at meetings held in October and November 2011. The Ombudsman provided some best practice recommendations to help improve the transparency of closed meetings.
City of Elliot Lake - August 10, 2012
The Ombudsman found that Council for the City of Elliot Lake violated the Municipal Act when a quorum of council attended a meeting of the Elliot Lake Residential Development Commission on April 16, 2012, and a meeting of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on April 26, 2012. This link opens …
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The Ombudsman found that Council for the City of Elliot Lake violated the Municipal Act when a quorum of council attended a meeting of the Elliot Lake Residential Development Commission on April 16, 2012, and a meeting of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on April 26, 2012.
City of London - August 2, 2012
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether Council for the City of London held an improper closed meeting at Harmony Grand Buffet on February 21, 2012 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario August 2012 July 2012 Complaint 1 Our Office received three complaints about a lunch gathering that took place on …
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The Ombudsman found that the City of London did not contravene the open meeting requirements when six members of council met for lunch at a local restaurant on February 21, 2012, prior to a budget meeting and several committee meetings.
Town of Amherstburg - July 20, 2012
Ombudsman Report Investigation into closed meetings by Town of Amherstburg Council on January 9 and February 13, 2012 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario July 2012 Complaints 1 Our Office received two complaints that on January 9, 2012, Council for the Town of Amherstburg went in camera to discuss my …
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The Ombudsman found that the Town of Amherstburg did not contravene the open meeting requirements when it received advice subject to solicitor-client privilege in a closed session on January 9, 2012, or when it went in camera on February 13, 2012.
Town of Fort Erie - July 3, 2012
July 3, 2012 The Ombudsman found that Council's attendance at two closed meetings of the Economic Development and Tourism Corporation on April 17 and May 2, 2012 violated the open meeting requirements of the Municipal Act . The Ombudsman cautioned Council to ensure that such meetings in future …
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The Ombudsman found that Fort Erie Council complied with the open meeting requirements in regard to closed meetings held on July 9 and 16, 2012, however, they violated the open meeting requirements at two closed meetings in April and May, 2012.
Township of Tiny - May 24, 2012
The Ombudsman found that the Township of Tiny's Committee of the Whole's March 26, 2012 closed meeting discussion about the public's reaction to a court decision was not permitted in a closed meeting under the exception "litigation or potential litigation." In addition, the Ombudsman found that the …
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The Ombudsman found that the Township of Tiny's Committee of the Whole's March 26, 2012 closed meeting discussion about the public's reaction to a court decision was not permitted in a closed meeting under the exception "litigation or potential litigation."
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe - May 23, 2012
The Ombudsman found that the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe's resolution to proceed in camera on March 5, 2012 did not identify the nature of the matter to be discussed, as required by the Municipal Act . The Ombudsman recommended that Council provide as much detail as possible in the agendas and …
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The Ombudsman found that the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe did not contravene the Municipal Act during two closed meetings in March 2012.
City of Niagara Falls - April 23, 2012
The Ombudsman reviewed three closed meetings (October 3 and December 12, 2011 and January 24, 2012) and found that the matter discussed was permitted in a closed meeting. However, the Ombudsman found that Council improperly relied on the "security of the property exception" to close the December …
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The Ombudsman reviewed three closed meetings in late 2011 and early 2012 and found that the matter discussed was permitted in a closed meeting.
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands - April 18, 2012
The Ombudsman found that Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands violated the open meeting requirements when it considered and voted to approve an increase in Council remuneration behind closed doors. This link opens in a new tab Read the letter (PDF) … The Ombudsman reviewed a …
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The Ombudsman found that Council of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands violated the open meeting requirements when it considered and voted to approve an increase in Council remuneration behind closed doors.
City of London - “Occupy London” - March 19, 2012
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether the City of London’s Committee of the Whole improperly discussed “Occupy London” in camera on November 7, 2011 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario March 2012 Complaint 1 On November 10, 2011, my Office received a complaint that the City of London’s Committee …
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The Ombudsman found that London councillors did not violate the Municipal Act when they met in camera to discuss the "Occupy London" protest last November.
City of Hamilton - February 22, 2012
Final Report Investigation into whether the City of Hamilton’s NHL Proposal Sub-Committee held an improperly closed meeting André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario February 2012 Complaint 1 On May 25, 2011, our Office received a complaint that three councillors from the NHL Proposal Sub-Committee, and an …
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The Ontario Ombudsman cautions City of Hamilton councillors they were on thin ice - but finds their breakfast with the Edmonton Oilers' president and local hockey coach didn't break the open meeting law.
City of Clarence-Rockland - January 30, 2012
The Ontario Ombudsman reviewed several complaints alleging that improper closed meetings had occurred in Clarence-Rockland between November 2010 and June 2011. The Ombudsman's findings were presented in two letters. This link opens in a new tab Letter to the City of Clarence-Rockland, regarding …
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The Ontario Ombudsman reviewed several complaints alleging that improper closed meetings had occurred in Clarence-Rockland between November 2010 and June 2011.
Municipality of Lambton Shores - December 9, 2011
December 9, 2011 The Ombudsman determined that a meeting arranged by municipal staff to allow community members to discuss concerns about a sewage expansion project with the consulting firm leading the project was not subject to the open meeting rules, as it did not involve the exercise of …
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The Ombudsman determined that a meeting arranged by municipal staff to allow community members to discuss concerns about a sewage expansion project with the consulting firm leading the project was not subject to the open meeting rules, as it did not involve the exercise of council's authority or laying the groundwork for future council decision making.
Town of Amherstburg - “Behind Closed Doors” - January 6, 2012
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether the Town of Amherstburg Council held multiple closed meetings in contravention of the Municipal Act “Behind Closed Doors” André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario December 2011 Table of Contents Complaints 3 Ombudsman jurisdiction 3 Council meeting procedures 3 …
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The Ombudsman confirmed that the council for the Town of Amherstburg repeatedly contravened the Municipal Act and its own procedure by-law. Council discussed issues in closed session that were not permitted under the exceptions to the Municipal Act, and also routinely engaged in improper voting behind closed doors.
Township of Larder Lake - November 29, 2011
Our Office found that the Township of Larder Lake held an emergency meeting on September 1, 2011, without following the necessary procedural requirements, including providing notice to the public and passing a resolution to proceed in camera . We also noted that the Township's procedural by-law did …
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Our Office found that the Township of Larder Lake held an emergency meeting on September 1, 2011, without following the necessary procedural requirements, including providing notice to the public and passing a resolution to proceed in camera.
