Council spars over changes to email inquiries
A new policy should streamline the process for members to receive answers about concerns from the city but not everyone agrees on how it will come about.
Addressing the issue of city staff bogged down by a heavy influx email inquiries, six recommendations stemming from a management meeting came forward at councils latest council meeting.
Of the recommendations, the one which drew the brunt of criticism pertained to inquiries from councillors who submit questions on behalf of residents.
“It is important that we don’t tie up our staff which we have been, so they can do their jobs,” Mayor Greg Dionne said.