Ontario's Ombudsman is calling for the province to impose penalties against municipalities who violate Ontario's closed door meeting rules.
Andre Marin says the number of complaints to his office has more than double in the past year, but there's no consequence for violating the law.
Marin also wants changes in the Municipal Act that allows for one independent body to investigate complaints.
Most communities, including Fort Frances, pay for their own investigator instead of using the free services of the Ombudsman.