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know that Aurora voted, over the usual objections, to stop funding Morris. But I
am not SURE that this would have prevented some obscure insurance policy from
continuing to support her. Does anyone know - for SURE?
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The Town's insurance does not indemnify a member of Council to
litigate against another party .
In the relatively short period of his employment, the former town solicitor advised Council of that on at least two occasions. Once I believe. in writing.
Councillors are indemnified for litigation against them for decisions made in performance of their duties.
Coverage extends apparently even after they have been removed from office in an election
In defence against legal action to contrive a Code of Conduct complaint against a Councillor, other municipalities including Toronto provide a fund for a legal defense.
But not in Aurora.
The process proved to have had a single purpose.. It was never used for any other.
Redress through the Courts for Abuse of Authority, Abuse of Public Resources Denial of Civil Rights and Defamation of Character. is therefore the only option available.
Wednesday 18 July 2012
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We are trying our best. Take care, Evelyn.
The Former is only one head of the Hydra.
Unrelated comment.
The link below indicates that Toronto's culture boss is stepping down today.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1229117--rita-davies-toronto-s-cultural-chief-leaves-job-after-13-years
Post makes references to the "Creative City", which I bet was Richard Florida-inspired, just as our culture lot were pushing last term.
Interesting to note though, that she worked FOR THE CITY, not some arms-length entity, and thus presumably under the oversight of council.
Whether you think culture should be programmed or not, at least there was some accountability to the tax-payer, and she did initiate some cool stuff, like nuit blanche.
Of course, our cultural centre has beginner guitar lessons, which I am sure would not be available to Aurora taxpayers were it not for our cultural programmers. Right?
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