To date, the latest minutes available on the municipal website are dated March 3. However, these documents are essential for tracking council decisions and ensuring transparency for citizens.
As for audio recordings, some sessions also appear to be missing: those of August 11 (originally scheduled for August 4), September 8, and October 1. This represents about one-third (33%) of the meetings held during the year.
As for the minutes, seven out of nine are still not available online to date, or about 77%. It would be desirable for these documents to be published regularly so that all citizens can follow the work of the council in a comprehensive and up-to-date manner.
Quick access to this information builds public trust and facilitates citizen participation. Why is it not up to date?
On that note, happy voting on November 2!
Analyse par ChatGPT
If we examine section 2025 of the official website of the North Hatley municipal council (source), we see a significant lack of transparency and consistency in the publication of official documents:
🔍 Observations
- Several City Council meetings from 2025 are listed without links to minutes or audio recordings, contrary to the practice expected in the context of transparent municipal governance.
- Some recent meetings (e.g., those held in the spring and summer of 2025) have no public record, while in other years, publications are regular.
- This inconsistency suggests delays in publication or omissions in the dissemination of public documents.
