Town of Hearst
December 18, 2012
18 December 2012
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.
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 transparent public appointments process in future, provided that applicants are advised of this open process when applications are solicited.
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