Municipality of Casselman

The Ombudsman received complaints alleging that council for the Municipality of Casselman contravened the Municipal Act, 2001 when it discussed the purchase of an identified property during a closed session. One complainant also alleged that council failed to provide the general nature of the subject matter to be discussed in closed session.

The Ombudsman found that the discussions were permitted to be closed under the exception for acquisition or disposition of land. However, council was not authorized to vote to approve an offer to purchase in closed session. The Ombudsman also found that the resolutions to move in camera complied with the requirements in the Act.

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