Mayoral Decisions

Strong Mayor Powers

The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, which took effect on May 1, 2025. These include powers to:

• Appoint and dismiss senior managers (either by the Mayor or their delegate)
• Create committees of council, assign their functions, and appoint their chairs and vice-chairs (either by the Mayor or their delegate)
• Propose the town's budget (subject to council amendments, a Mayoral veto, and a council override process)
• Submit matters for council's consideration if the Mayor believes it supports a provincial priority
• Veto bylaws if the Mayor believes it supports a provincial priority
• Direct city staff in writing