The Ontario Municipal Act demands that people elected to sit on local councils have to attend meetings. But Russell Township council members are divided on the question of what happens when someone elected to sit on council makes a habit of missing meetings.
“It’s only been a concern one time,” said Councillor Jamie Laurin, referring to a past situation involving a former member of council who was often absent from regular sessions. “We really are wasting time on this when it’s never been a big issue. It makes no sense.”
