Mayoral Decisions
The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. These include powers to:
- Appoint and dismiss the City Manager as well as various senior managers; *
- Create committees of Council, assign their functions, and appoint the Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees of Council; *
- Propose the City’s budget subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto, and a Council override process;
- Submit matters for Council's consideration, or veto by-laws, if the Mayor believes it will advance a prescribed Provincial Priority; and
- Direct City staff in writing.
*The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties.
Mayoral decisions made pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001
- November 7, 2023: MD2023-01 Written approval of bylaws passed at the November 7, 2023 meeting of City Council
- November 7, 2023: MD2023-02 Direction to the Chief Administrative Officer Regarding Operating and Capital Budget - Section 284.16 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- November 7, 2023: MD2023-03 Delegation of Powers to Chief Administrative Officer Regarding Organizational Structure and Employment Matters - Section 284.6 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- November 28, 2023: MD2023-04 Written approval of bylaws passed at the November 18, 2023 meeting of City Council
- December 5, 2023: MD2023-05 Written approval of bylaws passed at the December 5, 2023 meeting of City Council
- December 19, 2023: MD2023-06 Written Decision to Shorten the 10 Day Period for the Mayor to Veto a Resolution Passed by City Council to Amend the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
- January 16, 2024: MD2024-01 Written approval of bylaws passed at the January 16, 2024 meeting of City Council
- January 30, 2024: MD2024-02 Written approval of bylaws passed at the January 16, 2024 meeting of City Council
- February 27, 2024: MD2024-03 Written approval of bylaws passed at the February 27, 2024 meeting of City Council
- March 19, 2024: MD2024-04 Written approval of bylaws passed at the March 19, 2024 meeting of City Council
- April 16, 2024: MD2024-05 Written approval of bylaws passed at the April 16, 2024 meeting of City Council
- April 30, 2024: MD2024-06 Written approval of bylaws passed at the April 30, 2024 meeting of City Council
- May 14, 2024: MD2024-07 Written approval of bylaws passed at the May 14, 2024 meeting of City Council
- May 28, 2024: MD2024-08 Written approval of bylaws passed at the May 28, 2024 meeting of City Council
- June 25, 2024: MD2024-09 Written approval of bylaws passed at the June 25, 2024 meeting of City Council
- July 9, 2024: MD2024-10 Written approval of bylaws passed at the July 9, 2024 meeting of City Council
- August 13, 2024: MD2024-11 Written approval of bylaws passed at the August 13, 2024 meeting of City Council
- September 3, 2024: MD2024-12 Written approval of bylaws passed at the September 3, 2024 meeting of City Council
- September 17, 2024: MD2024-13 Written approval of bylaws passed at the September 17, 2024 meeting of City Council
- October 8, 2024: MD2024-14 Written approval of bylaws passed at the October 8, 2024 meeting of City Council
- October 22, 2024: MD2024-15 Written approval of bylaws passed at the October 22, 2024 meeting of City Council
- October 30, 2024: MD2024-16 Establishment of the CAO Recruitment Committee
- November 12, 2024: MD2024-17 Written approval of bylaws passed at the November 12, 2024 meeting of City Council
- November 26, 2024: MD2024-18 Written approval of bylaws passed at the November 26, 2024 meeting of City Council
- December 10, 2024: MD2024-19 Written approval of bylaws passed at the December 10, 2024 meeting of City Council
- January 21, 2025: MD2025-01 Written approval of bylaws passed at the January 21, 2025 meeting of City Council
- February 3, 2025: MD2025-02 Delegation of Power to Appoint Chairs and Vice-Chairs – Section 284.8 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- February 18, 2025: MD2025-03 Written approval of bylaws passed at the February 18, 2025 meeting of City Council
- March 25, 2025: MD2025-04 Written approval of bylaws passed at the March 25, 2025 meeting of City Council
- April 15, 2025: MD2025-05 Written approval of bylaws passed at the April 15, 2025 meeting of City Council
- April 29, 2025: MD2025-06 Written approval of bylaws passed at the April 29, 2025 meeting of City Council
- May 13, 2025: MD2025-07 Written approval of bylaws passed at the May 13, 2025 meeting of City Council
- May 27, 2025: MD2025-08 Written approval of bylaws passed at the May 27, 2025 meeting of City Council
- June 10, 2025: MD2025-09 Written approval of bylaws passed at the June 10, 2025 meeting of City Council
- June 24, 2025: MD2025-10 Written approval of bylaws passed at the June 24, 2025 meeting of City Council
- July 15, 2025: MD2025-11 Written approval of bylaws passed at the July 15, 2025 meeting of City Council
- September 9, 2025: MD2025-12 Written approval of bylaws passed at the September 9, 2025 meeting of City Council
- September 23, 2025: MD2025-13 Written approval of bylaws passed at the September 23, 2025 meeting of City Council
- October 7, 2025: MD2025-14 Written approval of bylaws passed at the October 7, 2025 meeting of City Council
- October 21, 2025: MD2025-15 Written approval of bylaws passed at the October 21, 2025 meeting of City Council
- December 3, 2025: MD2025-16 Written Decision to Shorten the 10 Day Period for the Mayor to Veto a Resolution Passed by City Council to Amend the Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
- December 9, 2025: MD2025-17 Written approval of bylaws passed at the December 9, 2025 meeting of City Council
- January 27, 2026: MD2026-01 Written approval of bylaws passed at the January 27, 2026 meeting of City Council
- February 10, 2026: MD2026-02 Written approval of bylaws passed at the February 10, 2026 meeting of City Council
- February 24, 2026: MD2026-03 Written approval of bylaws passed at the February 24, 2026 meeting of City Council