Township of McKellar
August 4, 2021
4 August 2021
The Ombudsman received a complaint alleging that council for the Township of McKellar improperly met in closed session on June 24, 2021, to discuss the West Parry Sound Pool and Wellness Centre contrary to the Municipal Act, 2001.
The Ombudsman received a complaint alleging that council for the Township of McKellar improperly met in closed session on June 24, 2021, to discuss the West Parry Sound Pool and Wellness Centre contrary to the Municipal Act, 2001. Specifically, the complaint alleged that council discussed and voted on the pool and wellness centre, and whether to enter into a related joint local services board. The Ombudsman found that council’s discussion in closed session was permissible, as it came within the exception for “plans and instructions for negotiations.” The Ombudsman found no evidence that council improperly voted in camera during the meeting.
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