🚪 Council Goes Behind Closed Doors
Should your city council be allowed to discuss land deals in secret? Tonight's meeting will move to a closed, in-camera session to discuss potential land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation matters that could affect our community.
🔒 In-camera meetings are legally permitted under the Community Charter
🏛️ Council can close meetings when disclosure could harm municipal interests
⚖️ Section 90(1)(e) covers land acquisition, disposition or expropriation matters
📋 Protects the municipality's position in potential land negotiations
🔓 Some in-camera matters can be declassified and made public later
🏠 Land acquisition - purchasing property for municipal needs
💰 Land disposition - selling or transferring city-owned property
🚧 Expropriation - taking property for public use with compensation
🏢 Land improvements - modifications or developments on properties
🤝 Strategic negotiations that could be harmed by public disclosure
Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 - immediately following the Public Hearing at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue)
What happens next: Some in-camera matters can be declassified and made public through future council meetings and municipal reports.