The Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Scugog was permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001 to hold a meeting in a nearby municipality for the recruitment process for a new staff member.
Township of Scugog - July 8, 2026
Read the ReportThe Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Scugog’s vote in closed session at its October 16, 2024 meeting was permitted under the Municipal Act, 2001 as a direction to staff.
The Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Scugog was permitted to discuss the qualifications and suitability of candidates for a staff position under the exception for personal matters about an identifiable individual under the Municipal Act, 2001.
The Ombudsman found that council for the Township of Scugog provided sufficient notice ahead of its October 16, 2024 meeting.
Township of Scugog - March 23, 2026
Read the LetterThe Ombudsman found that a closed meeting held by council for the Township of Scugog regarding a proposed lease renewal of municipally owned land fit within the open meeting exception for acquisition or disposition of land as the Township had a bargaining position to protect in its negotiations with the leaseholder.
The Ombudsman found that a vote held in closed session by council for the Township of Scugog was permitted by section 239(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 as it was a direction to staff on next steps regarding a potential lease renewal for municipally owned land.