Township of Black River-Matheson

The Ombudsman reviewed complaints about a special meeting held by council for the Township of Black River-Matheson on February 20, 2024 and about alleged gatherings of a quorum of councillors held prior to that meeting. The Ombudsman found that during the meeting on February 20, 2024, council contravened the Act by failing to describe the general nature of all items to be discussed in the resolution to go into closed session. In addition, the Ombudsman found council held a vote in camera that was contrary to the Act because it was not for a procedural matter or a direction to staff . Lastly, the Ombudsman’s investigation revealed no evidence to substantiate the allegation that a quorum of councillors held informal meetings contrary to the Act.

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