Dear Editor:
As many of you are aware, an application was made to the courts in December 2010 regarding a Pecuniary Conflict of Interest by two councillors of the Town of Kamsack. I took this route as it was the only one available to me as an individual under the Act, without hiring legal representation.
On 20th April 2011 Judge J.E. McMurtry ruled that: "The applicant (K. R. Fleet) has not demonstrated how the respondent Councillors will financially profit or be affected financially by a decision of Council, within the meaning of Sec. 143 of the Act. His application is dismissed, therefore."
Right or wrong, fair or unfair this is our judicial system and it is this which we work under. Is it flawless? No. Like any of our democratic systems it requires constant vigilance and care to ensure we do not fall out of balance too far. It doesn't always work but, hopefully, the end result gets a stronger message across.
The underlying problems related to this situation are far from being resolved. I will continue to work, as part of a delegation, to secure a satisfactory work environment for new doctors to come to Kamsack and to reopen our hospital. I only hope that this council realizes that transparency is required in all their dealings while serving on this Town Council.
Fortunately for Canadians, no matter how flawed our systems may be, there is always another season and we get the last vote.
Ken R. Fleet
Kamsack, SK.
