Mayor Ashe has made a public statement explaining his “Use of Strong Mayor” powers.
Budget
The mayor will:
- prepare a budget prior to the February 1st timeline.
- provide the budget to the Council for consideration.
The Strong Mayor Powers give the mayor power to:
- appoint/dismiss a Chief Administrative Officer;
- direct municipal employees to undertake research and provide advice;
- propose matters and by-laws; and
- exercise his right to use the veto if in his opinion if the prescribed provincial priorities as provided in Ministry Regulation are advanced.
This explanation fulfills the requirements by law of providing written notice to Council, the Clerk, CAO, and the public that he will follow the requirements as outlined in the Act.
Powers delegated back
The mayor will delegate back to the Chief Administrative Officer:
- powers pertaining to organization structure and
- power to hire, dismiss or exercise any other prescribed employment powers which remain subject to CAO By-law #7780/20;
- powers with respect to Committees subject to the City’s Procedure By-law which provides the functions of these Committees and the process for their Chairs;
The above delegations are being made in writing as per requirement under the Act and posted for the public.
Mayor Kevin Ashe
(signed)
[Artificial Intelligence assisted in the creation of this summary.]
You should also read:
- PRESS RELEASE : The full press release by Mayor Ashe in reaction to the Strong Powers regulation on June 16th.
- INTERPRETATION : an interpretation of the Ashe press release
- SUPERMAN ASHE: receiving the powers of a super mayor
