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City of Rossland

🚪 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.

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Oct 20, 2025
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City of Rossland

Council Going Behind Closed Doors 🚪

Tonight's Rossland Council meeting will pause public viewing to discuss confidential land matters. This closed session is legally required when discussing property deals that could harm the city's negotiating position if made public.

Why the Secrecy is Necessary

  • 🏢 Acquisition - City considering buying land or buildings

  • 💰 Disposition - City considering selling municipal property

  • ⚖️ Expropriation - Forced purchase for public projects

Why the Secrecy is Necessary

  • 🤐 Public discussion could drive up prices or harm negotiations

  • 📋 Community Charter legally requires these discussions be private

What questions do you have about closed Council sessions?

📅 October 20, 2025 - Council meeting at Rossland Council Chambers (1920 Third Avenue), immediately following Public Hearing

What happens next:

  • Council will return to public session after land discussions
  • Any decisions made may be announced when legally possible
  • Watch for future agenda items related to land transactions
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Oct 20, 2025