Corner Brook council decides against a remote for in-person regular public meetings citing cost is high

    Friday, 9 February 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Deputy Mayor Linda Chaisson says staff looked into this and advised that the cost would be quite high at over $96,000.

    Monday night’s meeting at Corner Brook city council ended with a discussion and decision on “requested information about the cost of setting up a hybrid remote for in-person council meetings.” Deputy Mayor Linda Chaisson says staff looked into this and advised that the cost would be quite high at over $96,000. Mayor Jim Parsons says there is very little absenteeism with councillors attending the public meetings, which are only twice a month.

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