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the HERALD Wednesday Januarys Political Forum Legislation calls for greater openess among politicians By Noel North On December the Minister of Munictapl Affairs released for public consultation a package of draft legislation for significant reform in the areas of municipal conflict of interest open meetings and the disposal of municipal lands In the area or municipal con the amendments to the ex isting Municipal Conflict of In Act are substantial and in elude the following 1 Municipal councillors school trustees public utility commissioners and police village trustees must disclose assets liabilities and income sources within 60 days after office This disclosure would include the existence of but not the value of assets liabilities and income sources of the member the member s spouse minor children and companies controlled by any of them A central registry would be established to keep the written disclosures of assets and pecuniary interest The register would be available to the public The courts would be able to levy fines against or suspend for a period of up to days persons who contravened the Act These penalties would be in addition to removal from office and tion that are currently available Members who are found in a con of the Act would be penalized even if the member s Ladies I Mens Hair J Styling A HAIR REMOVAL T1HTIKD 21 Mill W 853 3461 Acton FIVE POWERFU1 REASONS TO GET A MUTUAL RRSP NOW Save with confidence Mutual has highest credit rating New Loan Service up to 12 months to repay Wide range of savings and investment options Attractive interest rates Transfer your RRSP to Mutual and get much more DONT DELAY GET YOUR BY FEB The Mutual Group Tony Schlegel Georgetown 8774816 or conflict occurred by mistake or because they they wen acting legally Acceptance of gifts and benefits would be prohibited ccpl for those of a social or pro locol nature Gifts and benefits valued at more than must be disclosed The proposed amendments for open meetings would require that regular special or committee meetings of municipal councils and local boards must be open to the public The public right to meetings would be limited in the following circumstances only discretion to close a meeting for certain prescribed topics in eluding litigation security pro acquisition and mandatory requirement to close a meeting if discussing mat ters which must not be disclosed under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Municipal councils would be re quired adopt procedure by laws setting out the method of calling meetings as well as meeting procedures The proposed changes for disposal of land would require a municipal council or local board to declare that the property to be sold is surplus to its need and available for sale A council or board must obtain an appraisal of the value of the property to be sold unless the property qualif for an exemption Exemptions will be established by regulation and include resale of expropriated land to original owner sale under municipal small business assistance program undevelopable land Municipalities may offer surplus lands to other public bodies within their boundaries before offering lands for public sale Councils and local boards would be required to pro cedures setting out the internal process and public notice re for the sale of real property Depending on the out come of our government con on provincial of land for housing the pro vince may reserve the right to ac quire surplus municipal and local boards real property believe that governments need to make greater efforts to show how decisions are made and the public needs to know more about decisions on its behalf by local government across this province I encourage the public to comment on the pro before legislation is in traduced in the spring Informa tion on the proposed draft can be obtained from my of or from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Central Field Office at Suite 207 Shcppard Avenue East M2N Call or 1SO06680230 Tax planning seminar The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce as part of ongoing program called Lunch and Learn is pleased to present a seminar on Tax Planning for Small Business In the last few years all levels of government have introduced many new and complex taxes that businesses must deal with For many small businesses the paper work burden has been overwhelming and many ownermanagers find that they don always understand the forms and procedures used Many businesses end up paying more taxes than they should and don always know it This seminar wilt help small businesses to save money and lessen their tax burden by utihz ing sound tax planning practices Our speaker for this event will be Robert Jason Vice President and Director of Taxation at Leadley Gunning and Inter national Gunning and Culp have just recently opened an office in Hills and Gary is the manager of this of fice Mr Jason is both a CA and a Lawyer and has consulted with both the Canadian In of Chartered Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants He is author of the The Ac Manual published by the former group The lunch and seminar will take place on January 1991 at North Halton Golf Club tickets are each including GST and may be reserved by the Chamber office at 7119 The Chamber is planning a number of Lunch and Learn seminars for and we hope that members of the business community will participate CANADIAN TIRE GEORGETOWN LOCATION ONLY Almond Grey No 2 SPEED HARVEST GOLD RANGE HOOD Reg MEDICINE CABINET to Grey Almond Rog SI 37 No ECONOMICAL 2Pc TOILET Non Insulated White Only No 63 5290 TUB ENCLOSURE Reg 99 Chroma No RANGE HOOD VARIABLE SPEED RANGE HOOD Reg 78 TWIN FANS WITH LIGHT Reg 169 99 While No WALTEC UNLINED TOILET Reg 76 7 Bono Only No TRACKLESS TUB ENCLOSURE Reg Bono No Gold No 52 ECONOMICAL 2Pc TOILET Reg Bon Colour No 63 5291 3 Panel3 Glass TUB ENCLOSURE Reg 30 Chrome No 63 BATHROOM CABINET WITH STEEL FRAME Reg 99 No DRESDEN BLUE LINED TOILET No 5272 American Standard WASH BASIN Reg Bone Enamel No 3388 Grey Enomol No TUB SURROUND KIT Tempest Floral Tile Reg 53 While No 63 ACRYLIC KITCHEN SINK Reg jf99 Double Grey No 63 3445 CANADIAN MADE Insulated Toilet Reg 51 Bono Colour No 5202 American Wash Basin White Enamel Wash Basin No 63 3390 59 TUB SURROUND KIT Reg 7p No TUB SURROUND KIT Reg 173 No 630294X ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRESALE ALL SALES FINAL GEORGETOWN LOCATION parts Agassi 236 STREET