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