Mayoral decisions

Learn more about the Mayor's special powers and duties assigned by the province. Review mayoral decisions made under the Municipal Act, 2001.

Strong mayor powers

The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 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 city’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

The Mayor must exercise these powers in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Review mayoral decisions made under the Municipal Act, 2001

Review mayoral direction made under the Municipal Act, 2001