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United Counties of Leeds and Grenville - November 27, 2024

239(2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations|committee|employee|hiring|passing reference|staff position (new)|staff report

The Ombudsman determined that the closed session discussion held on July 5, 2023 by the Committee of the Whole for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville regarding changes to the public fundraising policy, which included the creation of a new staff position, did not fit within the exception for labour relations and employee negotiations because the discussion was not about the Counties’ relationship with any current or future employees and reference to an existing staff role was made only in passing. The Ombudsman concluded that this portion of the Committee’s closed session discussion contravened the Municipal Act, 2001.

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Municipality of Whitestone - September 3, 2024

239(2)(b) Personal matters|staff position (new)

The Ombudsman found that a confidential staff report, which included a list of new staff positions, was appropriate for closed session consideration because the report included personal information about identifiable staff members currently employed by the municipality.

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City of St. Catharines - February 14, 2019

239(2)(k) Plans and instructions for negotiations |employee|staff position (new)|negotiation (to be carried on)|negotiation (none)|passing reference|hiring

The Ombudsman reviewed a closed meeting held by council for the City of St. Catharines to discuss a proposed staff position, government relations adviser. The meeting was closed under the negotiations exception. During the discussion, there were passing references to municipal projects involving the provincial government that could potentially become part of the new position’s portfolio of responsibilities. The Ombudsman found that the discussion did not fit within the negotiations exception because it focused on determining the role and nature of a new staff position, including employment details, rather than specifically formulating a detailed course of action with respect to current or future negotiations involving municipal-provincial projects. In addition, the discussion did not involve any information that could undermine the city’s bargaining position in future negotiations.

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City of St. Catharines - February 14, 2019

239(2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations|staff position (new)|hiring|salary

The Ombudsman reviewed a closed meeting that was held by council for the City of St. Catharines to discuss a proposed staff position, government relations adviser, under the labour relations or employee negotiations exception. Council’s discussion focused on the role and nature of the proposed staff position, including the position’s general responsibilities and duties, salary, and contract length. The Ombudsman found that the discussion did not fit within the labour relations or employee negotiations exception because the discussion did not pertain to the relationship between the municipality and its employees or reference specific individuals who might be hired.

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