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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-12-10, Page 4• A4 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR. DECEMBER 10, 1986 SEAFORTH AND AREA McLaughlin Chev,elds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth 527-1140 Service • Selection • Savings • Satisfaction • Leasing • • Compi6te BODY SHOP Service Moe S.UlliteRece SPECIALIS SoIpment •DEMONSTRATIONS INSTALLATIONS • SALES Verna, Ont. B&T ANTENNA SALES 4e2.7129 Brien McAsh Did you turn 71 in 1986 or are ou over 60 and concerned about your R.R.S.P.'s Now that there are more than 99 Annuity option choices available, and time In 1986 is running out it is extremely Important you discuss your ANNUITY SHOPPING NEEDS with a reputable and experienced broker WE OFFER THE BEST CANADA WIDE RATES DOUG ELLIOTT, B. Math 96 Main St. S., Seaforth • ffivuP 527-0420 Board dissolution would be a regressive step Earlier this year the Huron County Council made an application to the Ontario Legisla- tive Assembly to dissolve its Library Board on January 1, 1987 and to deem the Council as the County Library Board. The application in the form of a Private Member's Bill was put forward on behalf of Huron County by Mr: D.R. Reycraft, Liberal MLA representing Middlesex, The bill known as the County of Huron Act Pr'. 7 has had first reading in the Legislature and two hearings (Oct. 22 & 29, 1986) before the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills, By a narrow margin of five to fourywith the Chairman casting the deciding vote, the Standing Committee voted for the passage of the bill which is now awaiting second reading, Huron County Council's reasons for requesting the dissolution of its .Library Board are to give Council greater direct control over library affairs and to reduce the number of special purpose bodies like library and health boards. Furthermore, it is Council's perception that the Library Board has not been financially accountable. For the past five years 1 have served as a citizen appointee on the Huron County Library Board and as Huron's representative on the Saugeen Regional Library Board. Consequently, 1 feel that 1 have a modest understanding of the system and' of this issue. 'rhe Library Board has been function- ing as a semi autonomous body in the county, • DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING — CLUSTER RING SET WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES, SAPPHIRES OR EMERALDS WE'VE GOT IT. • WATCH — BIRTHSTONE RING — SIGNET RING — FAMILY RING GENTS DIAMOND OR TIGER EYE RING WE'VE GOT IT. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR for the past Iwo years. Prior to this time it worked us a committee of County Council with reeommendution5 going forward to the Council for ratification, The Council's view that it lacks meaningful input iilo,, the decision• making on ,the Library Boar is not entirely corect. The legislation (Public Libraries Acl' 1984) which put so' called autonomous library boards in place provided lin' careful checks and balances. The structure of the board is such that four members of Council are placed on the Board as well as three citizen appointees, these appointments being made annually. Clearly it is the County Council which has the power to assess and to put in place the kind of people they deem suitable for the board. ,A precedent was sel'ear•ly that the chairman of this body be a councillor; since inception the two chairmen have been former wardens. It is apparent that the voting structure precludes the passing of library policy which is alien to the interests of County Council. Moreover, the Board is financially accountable in that it is Council which approves the library hoard's yearly budgets on 0 line to Zine basis. These limitations notwithstanding, 1 believe that there has been 0 good working relationship between Mundt placements and citizen appointees; the Board appears to be more homogeneous .1han it was under the former committee structure. The County Council, however, is now seeking legislation to dissolve this board stru'lue Mr. DJ, Murphy, solicitor for the County al the hearings conducted by the Standing Committee stated that the passage of the hill would result in Only "cosmetic changes." Ile addi'l •'1 would say in Mayor says thank you for parade On behalf of myself and all the residents of Seaforth and District who attended the Santa Claus Parade this past weekend, 1 would like lb extend a note of thanks to Irwin Johnston and the Lions Club for their efforts. 1 would also like to say thanks to all those who participated including the High School Girls Bond, the many businesses and organiza- tions and to all those who worked behind the scenes to make the paradea success. Thanks too, to Bill McLaughlin for providing a place tin' Santa's workshop. It was great to see so many people involved. I noticed many happy faces. Alf Ross Mayor • DIAMOND EARRINGS — NECKLACES — GOLD CHAINS — EARRINGS OR GOLD BRACELETS WE'VE GOT IT. • CORNFLOWER — EXQUISITE CRYSTAL — SILVERWARE — BRASS — ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINES WE'VE GOT IT. • CLOCKS — BAROMETERS — PENS WALLETS — JEWEL BOXES. WE'VE GOT IT. GIFTS THAT SAY 1 LOVE YOU GIFTWRAPPED FREE OF CHARGE Funds still needed conclusion that the overwheltning majority of the people in Huron County who are represented by the people on county council wish that the library board become a committee of county mimed, and that is why we are here.:' Hopefully this perception is wrong. The pepple of Huron County will not be well served, by the dissolution of the board and the return to the former committee structure, Serious issues such as freedom' of access to information and censorship are best dealt with at arms length from the County political process. The potential for productive change in the library system can best be realized through the retention and refine- ment of the existing board structure f lit December 17, 1986, IIurrrn County Act 1h', 7 is being returned to the Standing Committee for further input and study, an action which the clerk of the assembly termed unprecedented. This action presents the last opportunity for the concerned • dtizens of Huron County to register their objections. Objections should;be directed in writing to the Clerk, Standing Committee on Regula lions and P'r'ivate Bills, Queens Park, Toronto, M 7 1A2, Objections in wilting or by telephone should also be directed to the mayors. reeves and to The honorable Jack Riddell. The passage u1' bill Pr. 7. which will significantly diminish a democratic process, is r•gressiVe. out (11 5101) with the times and unworthy of a Government which prides itself in being forward looking. 1t.P. Ritter, W ingham The Unitarian Service Committee of Canada, founded by Ur. 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