Strong Mayor Powers
The Mayor under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, has special powers and duties including the power to:
- appoint and dismiss the chief administrative officer (CAO);
- hire and dismiss certain Township staff (excluding the prescribed list);
- determine the organizational structure of the Township of Malahide;
- create committees of council, assign their functions, and appoint their chairs and vice-chairs;
- a prescribed committee consists solely of members of Council;
- propose the Township's annual budget subject to council amendments, a Mayoral veto, and a council override process;
- budget shall be prepared on or by February 1. If not, Council shall prepare and adopt the budget;
- submit matters for council's consideration, or veto by-laws, if the Mayor believes it will advance a prescribed provincial priority; and
- direct Township staff in writing.
The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties.
The Mayor is required to exercise these powers in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any decisions or directions made under the Act will be posted below.
The powers and duties of the Mayor are further described in O. Reg. 530/22 and O. Reg. 580/22.
Decisions
The following is a list of decisions issued under the Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
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Directions to Staff
The Mayor also has the ability to direct staff to undertake research and provide advice on policies and programs of the Township or implement decisions made by the head of Council under the Act. Those decisions must also be in writing and available to the public.
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By-laws
Under the Act, the Mayor may veto by-laws they feel could interfere with provincial priorities. If they choose to exercise the veto, there is a prescribed schedule for notification and override of a veto that can delay the passing of the by-law. To speed up the process, the Mayor may provide notice in writing that they do not intend to exercise their veto, allowing it to come into effect using the standard process.
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Mayoral Direction Protocols
The Mayoral Direction Protocols are posted to provide transparency and clarity on the responsible use of Strong Mayor powers. It formalizes Council’s guidance and helps residents understand the standards guiding mayoral actions, reinforcing accountability and public confidence.
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