Municipal Councils must conduct business only at meetings that are open to the public but there are some exceptions where we have closed meetings.
Members of the public have the right to complain if they feel the Municipality held a closed meeting that did not follow the rules/ exemptions listed in the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239.2 (1) or with any procedure By-laws under Subsection 238 (2).
Our Municipality has appointed an independent person to investigate any complaints made to them by the public about closed meetings.
Their duties include:
- Conducting an investigation when they receive a complaint about a meeting or part of a meeting that is closed to the public
- Determining whether the meeting complied with the Municipal Act/Municipal Procedure By-law
- Reporting the results of the investigation
Mr. Paul S. Heayn is our current appointed Closed Meeting Investigator.
| How to Submit a Complaint |
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Any corporation or member of the public can submit a complaint to the investigator about a meeting or part of a meeting that is closed to the public. To submit a complaint, follow these steps:
Mr. Paul S. Heayn Municipal staff should not see or forward complaints. Only the investigator should receive complaints. More informationMunicipal Act, 2001 - Includes what Ontario municipalities are responsible for, how they must be accountable to the public and what powers they have. |
| Closed Meeting Investigation Reports |
| Report 2018-01 October 4, 2018 |
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