Open doorsNobody is expecting to see specific personnel related issues discussed in public or bargaining positions revealed in open session, but weak excuses like revealing how much the City of Windsor paid out in claims will encourage people to sue the City, just won't wash anymore.
The Court's sound advice
Windsor Star
Published: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
A unanimous Supreme Court of Canada ruling that underscores the democratic necessity of open municipal government should have councils in Windsor and Essex County thinking long and hard before discussing the public's business behind closed doors.
As stated in the Star editorial, Council must seek out ways to have issues remain in the public domain instead of the current opposite practice.
There are ten individual voices on Council. How much longer will they allow the tail to wag the dog?
