The term "closed session" or "in cameraβ means a private meeting.
While regular meetings of Council are open to the public, the Municipal Government Act (MGA) 197 (2) allows Council and Council Committees [to] close all or part of their meetings to the public if a matter to be discussed is within one of the exceptions to disclosure in Division 2 of Part 1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.
Closed discussions are required to ensure the privacy or security of certain issues, as in the following:
Land Matters
The security of property of the municipality.
Pending acquisitions or sales of lands.
Labour Matters
Labour relations or details of employee negotiations.
Personal matters regarding an individual, including municipal employees or Council and Committee or Board members.
Legal Matters
Litigation or potential litigation affecting the business of the municipality.
Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Matters
FOIPP Act 23 (a) A draft resolution, bylaw or other legal instrument by which the local public body acts
FOIPP Act 24 (a) Advice, proposals, recommendations, analyses or policy options developed by or for a public body.
FOIPP Act 24 (g) Information, including the proposed plans, policies or projects of a public body, the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to result in disclosure of a pending policy or budgetary decision.
Before holding a meeting or part of a meeting that is to be closed to the public, Council will state the meeting will be closed to the public and the general nature of the matter(s) to be considered.
In section 197 (3) of the MGA, it details that when a meeting is closed to the public, no resolution or bylaw may be passed at the meeting, except a resolution to revert to a meeting held in public. It is important to recognize that Council must be in an open meeting of Council to vote on a motion; therefore all decisions of Council are ultimately public.
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Fire Rating
Todays fire rating is High
Current Fire Rating:High
The wildfire danger in the Clearwater County is nowhigh.
Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue, increasing the risk of a wildfire starting and spreading quickly.
If you see smoke in the forest, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
For the most up-to-date information on fire ban status in Alberta, visit Alberta Fire Bans
Weather Forecast
Registration
Fire Advisory In Effect
A π πππ ππππππππ is in effect for all of Clearwater County.
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Under this advisory:
Existing fire permits are valid. Permit holders must follow the safe burning conditions outlined on the fire permit.
New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
Safe campfires are permitted.
Prohibited: Any burning without a valid fire permit.
For the most up-to-date information on fire bans, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.