Another councillor is taking a leave of absence.
Trevor Giertuga, in a memo addressed to council, is providing notice for the leave which is scheduled to go until Monday May 3rd.
The At Large councillor indicates the leave is for health reasons.
“My duties as an elected official for the City of Thunder Bay are very important to me, I want to reassure constituents that I do not take this time away from my duties lightly and am proceeding because it is required,” says Giertuga, in the memo.
“In my absence, I would welcome constituents to contact any At-Large Members of Council if they have questions or concerns and thank my fellow At-Large Councillors for their continued service to our community.”
Section 259 of the Municipal Act allows for Members of Council to take a leave from their duties for up to 3 months with no penalty.
McKellar Ward councillor Brian Hamilton took a leave of absence back in November.
