Closed Meeting Investigator
LAS’ Closed Meeting Investigator provides professional independent services to examine complaints under section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Program Benefits
- Extensive municipal experience to examine closed meeting complaints and compliance as an alternative to the Ombudsman
- Access to a roster of experienced lawyers when you need them, where you need them
- Investigation services for all board, committee and Council meetings
- Independent, credible, and impartial rulings
Program Information
- LAS’ Program Partner - Aird & Berlis LLP
- Follows Municipal Act, 2001, which provides that every municipality and local board in Ontario is mandated to enact a bylaw to govern the calling, location, and proceedings of their meetings under s. 238
Testimonial
“Aird & Berlis LLP has provided a full spectrum of legal services to our municipal clients for many years. The provision of expert and effective closed meeting investigation services is an important mandate under Ontario's accountability and transparency framework. We are proud to have been selected by LAS to provide this service to its participating municipalities."John Mascarin, Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP
Contact
Fernanda Lazzaro, LAS Customer Service Representative
416.971.9856 ext. 369 | flazzaro@amo.on.ca