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BV SANDRA BOLAN sboluna’yrmg mm ll's no! the number of meet- ings councillors miss that mud concern residents. but ‘the number of items councillors pull. or dom pull fior «fiscussion or chlmeim on.- according to Councillqr Rob Har- The-Ward 6 cbuncillor has the worst attendance record for coun- cflmeetingssofarmistemwhich ry committee meeting were not included.- ' Ml. Hargrave has missed five ofthelflmeetingshekiwfanhis term. However, [hm-e of those Don’t judge councillors by attendance: Hargrave mange; were held on the same day. Mr. Hargrave. along with Rich- ard Bartley. who has missed no mmigswfarthisterm.mthc only councillors with other joba “I do this out of my passion for the town. But until the day comes when you can support yourself full-time on a councillor’s salary. l have to supplement my inmm" Mr. Hugrave said. “It doesn't say they‘re not doing their job because lh'ey'te not show- ingupatcouncil meetings Alot of stuff happem behind the seem" said MayorWayne Fnunetson. "I couldn‘t switch my schede that week." he said. “Imakeasnmxyaslmery- body wants you to he everywhem mtynuhavetosaynotosomepw- p|e.Cmmcilcomesflm.'hesaid. ‘ Mr. linmerson is the only other member of council to have perfect attendance so far. ‘It doesn't say they're not doing their job because they're not showing up a! council meetings. A lot of stuff happens behind the scenes.’ Councillors Phil Bannon and Clyde Smith have each missed two ofthelameednp. Council Margareth twice amonmonnmdaysatliand7 pm. Public hearings. when need- ed, take place at 7 p.m. following the afternoon council meeting. Mr. Hargrave. in the past. has voiced his displeasuxe about hold. "1;; aftemoon meetings, but he saidefllnolongerfightfma "Thcy'm happy with 7 and 3 pm. It's mver- suing to be tabled and supported." he said, ' 'Weallneedtobeheld account- able for our attcndanoe at council needngspubllcmeeu'ngsandthe During the previous term of council. all councillors wen: pres- ent’ less than 50 per cent of the time from late 2006 through March 2010. Mt. llamave attended 72 of (he 103 council meetings during that period committees we are assimed to as. well and the information should be made public.” Mr. Smith said Councillors Ken llcrdinands and Susanne Hilton each miswd one meetingso far this term. All members were twelccted hlectobet. "I just like in be them txx‘auw I always like to be in the loop.” Ms Hilton said. Jl