A electronic In-Camera meeting was held earlier this evening at 6:00 pm, which was closed to the public under Section239(3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, which permits a meeting, or part of a meeting, to be closed to the public if the following conditions are both satisfied:
1. The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members, and
2. At the meeting, no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council, local board or committee.
At this meeting, Council received training on the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Councilors' Records.
A second electronic In Camera Personnel Committee meeting was held at 6:30 pm and was closed to the public in accordance with Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 which permits a meeting, or part of a meeting, to be closed to the public when the subject matter being considered is labour relations or employee negotiations.
At this meeting, Council gave direction on negotiations with CUPE Locals 702.1 , 702.2 and 702.3 (Full Time Outside and Inside Workers and Part Time Inside Workers) for new collective agreements.