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City of Greater Sudbury - February 14, 2013

The Ombudsman determined that Council's review of information related to an ongoing Ontario Municipal Board appeal during a closed meeting on November 10, 2010 was permitted in a closed meeting under the "litigation or potential litigation" exception to the open meeting requirements. This link …
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The Ombudsman determined that Council's review of information related to an ongoing Ontario Municipal Board appeal during a closed meeting on November 10, 2010 was permitted in a closed meeting under the "litigation or potential litigation" exception to the open meeting requirements.

Municipality of Central Huron - March 13, 2013

Ombudsman Report Investigation into closed meetings by the council of the municipality of Central Huron on May 7, June 11 and July 26, 2012 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario March 2013 Complaints 1 Our Office received a complaint regarding the closed meeting practices of council for the municipality …
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The Ombudsman found that Council for the Municipality of Central Huron contravened the open meeting requirements of the Municipal Act during meetings held in May and July, 2012, but that a closed meeting on June 11 was justified based on the exceptions contained in the Act.

Town of Midland - February 11, 2013

The Ombudsman found that the Town of Midland Planning and Development Committee's consideration of a zoning dispute in its November 7, 2012 closed meeting was permitted under the "potential litigation" exception to the open meeting requirements, as there was a very real potential that litigation …
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The Ombudsman found that the Planning and Development Committee's consideration of a zoning dispute in its November 7, 2012 closed meeting was permitted under the "potential litigation" exception to the open meeting requirements, as there was a very real potential that litigation would occur if the particular zoning matter was not resolved.

Township of Woolwich - January 31, 2013

The Ombudsman found that Council's closed meeting with the Township Solicitor on November 12, 2012 to discuss the status of an Ontario Municipal Board appeal fell within the "litigation or potential litigation" exception to the open meeting requirements (s. 239 (2) (e)). In regard to the complaint …
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The Ombudsman found that Council's closed meeting with the Township Solicitor on November 12, 2012 to discuss the status of an Ontario Municipal Board appeal fell within the "litigation or potential litigation" exception to the open meeting requirements.

Niagara District Airport Commission - February 22, 2013

Investigation into closed meetings held by the Niagara District Airport Commission in May 2012 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario February 2013 Complaint 1 Our Office received a complaint about meetings held by the Niagara District Airport Commission (the commission) on May 3 and 17, 2012. The …
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The Ombudsman found that the Niagara District Airport Commission held improper in camera discussions on May 3 and May 17, 2012, in violation of the Municipal Act.

Township of Tiny - February 1, 2013

The Ombudsman found that Council for the Township of Tiny improperly discussed one item in closed session at its October 29 meeting, in violation of the Municipal Act . This link opens in a new tab Read the letter (PDF) … The Ombudsman reviewed a closed meeting held by council for the Township of …
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The Ombudsman found that Council for the Township of Tiny improperly discussed one item in closed session at its October 29 meeting, in violation of the Municipal Act.

Municipality of Powassan - February 6, 2013

In reviewing a number of closed meetings held between November 2011 and September 2012, the Ombudsman found that council contravened the open meeting requirements at the November 1, 2011 meeting. The Ombudsman also provided some recommendations to help improve the transparency of closed meetings. …
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In reviewing a number of closed meetings held between November 2011 and September 2012, the Ombudsman found that council contravened the open meeting requirements at the November 1, 2011 meeting.

City of Greater Sudbury - February 14, 2013

The Ombudsman did not find that council for the City of Greater Sudbury violated the open meeting requirements when it closed two meetings in June 2012 to the public in order to discuss the contract of an identified member of staff. However, council did improperly vote during the in camera session …
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The Ombudsman did not find that council for the City of Greater Sudbury violated the open meeting requirements when it closed two meetings in June 2012 to the public in order to discuss the contract of an identified member of staff.

Municipality of Lambton Shores - January 28, 2013

The Ombudsman did not find that council for the Municipality of Lambton Shores violated the open meeting requirements when it closed a November 13, 2012 meeting to the public in order to discuss an identified member of staff. However, council did improperly vote during the in camera session. This …
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The Ombudsman did not find that council for the Municipality of Lambton Shores violated the open meeting requirements when it closed a November 13, 2012 meeting to the public in order to discuss an identified member of staff.

Town of Hearst - December 18, 2012

The Ombudsman found that the Council for the Town of Hearst's review of five applications/letters of interest for the Council seat vacancy was permitted under the Act. However, given the public interest in the appointment, the Ombudsman suggested that Council consider the adoption of a more …
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The Ombudsman found that Council for the Town of Hearst's review of five applications/letters of interest for the Council seat vacancy was permitted under the Act.

Municipality of Leamington - January 16, 2013

The Ombudsman found that a series of e-mails sent by Municipality of Leamington council members in response to a resident's inquiry and copied to all Council members did not constitute an (electronic) meeting that was subject to the open meeting requirements. There was no evidence presented that …
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The Ombudsman found that a series of e-mails sent by Municipality of Leamington council members in response to a resident's inquiry and copied to all Council members did not constitute an (electronic) meeting that was subject to the open meeting requirements. 

Town of Blind River - December 11, 2012

The Ombudsman found that council in the Town of Blind River did not violate the Municipal Act when it held a closed meeting on September 17, 2012. However, our office made a number of procedural recommendations to council aimed at enhancing overall transparency, including that both the agendas and …
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The Ombudsman found that council in the Town of Blind River did not violate the Municipal Act when it held a closed meeting on September 17, 2012.

Township of Ryerson - January 4, 2013

The Ombudsman found that Council in the Township of Ryerson's discussion of matters pertaining to a quarry zoning application was not permitted within a closed meeting, with one exception - Council's review of written legal advice at the end of hour and forty-five minute meeting did qualify for …
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The Ombudsman found that Council in the Township of Ryerson's discussion of matters pertaining to a quarry zoning application was not permitted within a closed meeting, with one exception - Council's review of written legal advice at the end of hour and forty-five minute meeting did qualify for closed meeting consideration under the "solicitor-client privilege" exception of the Act. 

City of Sarnia - November 8, 2012

The Ombudsman found that the Centennial Celebration Committee, comprised of the Mayor of Sarnia, City Manager, and no less than seven citizens, did not meet the definition of "committee'' under the Municipal Act and, therefore, was not subject to the open meeting requirements. This link opens in a …
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The Ombudsman found that the Centennial Celebration Committee, comprised of the Mayor of Sarnia, City Manager, and no less than seven citizens, did not meet the definition of "committee" under the Municipal Act and, therefore, was not subject to the open meeting requirements. 

Municipality of Magnetawan - September 28, 2012

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.

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