Ombudsman Report Finds Goderich Did Not Comply With Open Meeting Requirements – Town Staff To Blame

Source: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/Resources/Reports/Town-of-Goderich.aspx

NOTE: See 53 below for the following quote: based on advice received by town staff.”

The Ombudsman received a complaint that the Recreation Board of Management and Board’s Ad Hoc Committee in the Town of Goderich held meetings in 2015 and 2016 that did not comply with the open meeting requirements of the Municipal Act. The Ombudsman found that the Recreation Board of Management falls within the Municipal Act’s definition of a “local board” and is subject to the Act’s open meeting requirements. The Ombudsman cautioned the Board to be vigilant in adhering to the requirements of the Municipal Act in the future when it forms committees. The Ombudsman noted that

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