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