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There are more penalties involved. Morris has to pay her lawyer/s and the town is paying to represent staff. Then the cost of bringing the matter to court can be claimed by the taxpayer doing it. That has already likely added up to some serious money due to delays along the way. Too bad we can't charge interest for the use of town money for what will probably be two years.

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Correct.  Delays are contrived  But courts are not blind .They are not isolated from the community either.

There are more expenses coming down the tube related to the Morris debacle.  But they are not penalties imposed by the court when a defendant is convicted.

Which was the question I answered.

It's the reason I voted against paying  Morris'  legal bills.

It meant the town  accepted liability.

In my judgment, the lawyer who accepted the retainer shared  liability with Morris for costs related to the failed action.

I did not believe the matter ended with payment of the bills

It has not.

I did not believe Council should acknowledge liability.

Council  had an obligation to save the town harmless.

As we have done now  in releasing staff from the obligation to maintain confidentiality of closed session meetings.

 It is not our purpose to obstruct the purpose of Conflict of Interest legislation.

Much of Canadian law is derived from English common law.

Which means, commonly practiced  common sense and justice.

One of the common surprises of  modern times is how modern generations are so  completely in awe of so-called professionals.

A study done by Guelph University established that fifty-three per cent of all graduates cheat to obtain their credentials.

University faculties are aware of it. They turn a blind eye.

It may not be honorable but it is essentially practical.  A Bachelor of Arts cost a minimum of $30,000 to obtain. Much of it  borrowed.

 It stands to reason students are going to do what it takes to ensure  graduation. It may not mean they would have failed without cheating. It just means they can't afford to take the risk.

If students start failing  courses en masse. There 's a good chance the paper would no longer  be worth the expense.

Faculties might find themselves without students to teach.

Perish the thought...that would never do. Faculties are not above moving to protecting their collective arses. and promote their industry.Never mind the question of productivity and a guarantee of quality.

Another surprise is how modern  Councillors  tend not to think for themselves all the time,any more.  There were always a few that didn't. They coasted along on somebody else's coattails.

But now,  righteousness  and confidence are par for the course.  Now there are  professionals to advise.

Just do what you are told and all will be well. 

"Ah yes, but  the director said it, it must be right"

" Who am I to challenge the professionals?"

"I would like the director to answer my question, if you don't mind"

God Save Us All from Sins Of Omission.