Village of Casselman - June 12, 2013
The Ombudsman determined that Council did not violate the open meeting requirements in relation to pre-meeting gatherings held on July 10, 2012 and March 12, 2013.
ATTENTION – PHONE LINE CLOSED – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 : Our phone lines will be closed between 2:45 and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16 for staff training. The Children and Youth and French Language Services Unit phone lines will remain open. Complaints can still be filed using our online complaint form or via email at info@ombudsman.on.ca.
The Ombudsman determined that Council did not violate the open meeting requirements in relation to pre-meeting gatherings held on July 10, 2012 and March 12, 2013.
The Ombudsman determined that Council did not violate the open meeting requirements in relation to pre-meeting gatherings held on July 10, 2012 and March 12, 2013, but he cautioned that such gatherings, particularly where quorum is present, can lead to speculation that Council business is being improperly discussed and decided in advance of the public session.
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