Council for the Township of Douro-Dummer relied on the exception for personal matters to hold a closed session discussion about matters raised previously during a delegation by a resident. The Ombudsman found that the discussion included personal information about identifiable individuals and that the exception for personal matters applied to the closed session.
Township of Douro-Dummer, May 10, 2023
Read the LetterCouncil for the Township of Douro-Dummer relied on the exception for personal matters to hold a closed session discussion about matters raised previously during a delegation by a resident. The Township’s lawyer was present during the closed session and provided legal advice to council. The Ombudsman found that the discussion fit within the exception for solicitor-client privilege.
The Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Douro-Dummer did not include a general description of the matters to be discussed in closed session in its resolution to proceed in camera.