closed meeting investigator
Marmora and Lake has appointed the AMO Local Authority Services (LAS) for Closed Meeting Investigations.
The Ontario Municipal Act allows for any person to request that an investigation be undertaken respecting whether a municipality, local board, or a committee of either, has complied with the closed meeting rules contained within section 239 of the Act.
LAS has offered this service to Ontario municipalities since 2008. To deliver the required investigation services, LAS has contracted a third party, Aird Berlis. It maintains a roster of experienced and trained individuals located across Ontario to provide required investigative services at the most reasonable cost.
Request a Closed Meeting Investigation
File a written request for investigation with the Clerk of the municipality
The municipality will send the request and background documentation to the Investigator (Aird Berlis)
Initial review by the Investigator will result in a decision to proceed, or not proceed – with a reason, or withdrawal of request
If the decision is to proceed, an investigation is completed
Draft report filed and peer-reviewed by Investigator
Final report prepared and submitted to Council or Local Board
Report is made public by the municipality