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City of Rossland

šŸšŖ Council Going Behind Closed Doors

September 15th Council Meeting Alert šŸ›ļø

Council is voting to close part of their meeting to the public for confidential discussions. While sometimes necessary, these "in-camera" sessions limit public oversight of your local government.

The Question: When should your elected officials be allowed to meet without you? šŸ¤”

What Are In-Camera Meetings?

  • šŸ”’ "In-camera" means council meets privately without public or media

  • šŸ“‹ Only allowed for specific reasons outlined in the Community Charter

  • āš–ļø Protects sensitive information that could harm municipal interests if public

What Are In-Camera Meetings?

  • šŸ• Used sparingly - most council business must remain public

  • šŸ“ General topics discussed are usually announced, but not details

What's Being Discussed Privately

  • šŸ’¼ Municipal Service Negotiations - Early-stage talks about providing new town services

  • āš–ļø Legal Matters - Discussions about current or potential litigation involving the municipality

  • šŸ•°ļø Both topics are considered too sensitive for public discussion at this preliminary stage

  • šŸ›ļø Council believes public knowledge could harm the town's negotiating position

Your Voice on Government Transparency

How do you feel about council holding confidential meetings for service negotiations and legal matters? Should there be stricter limits on in-camera sessions, or do you trust council to use them appropriately?

Stay Engaged & Informed

šŸ“… September 15, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

How to Stay Involved: ā€¢ Attend public portion of meetings ā€¢ Review published council minutes ā€¢ Ask questions during public comment ā€¢ Contact councillors about concerns

šŸ“‹ Note: Council must report general outcomes when appropriate.

Democracy works best when residents stay engaged! šŸ—³ļø

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Sep 15, 2025