An interpretation of the meaning of Mayor Ashe’s statement regarding ‘Strong mayors:”
Step 1 is to accept the Power through a communication to the Clerk which he did.
Step 2 is refers to the legislation he will assume which includes he will assume the role as head to hire, fire and restructure; assign to the CAO with the ability to take it back at any time; and assume the role to prepare the Mayor’s Budget independent of staff; and he will notify Council of his intent.
Step 3 is retention of veto power over all bylaws passed by the Council with no appeal
Step 4 retain veto, with only 1/3 support, any planning decisions
Step 5 able to appoint Councillors as Chairs of Committees which he waived.
The powers remain in place until a new mayor is elected or until the end of the term.
Interpreted by Councilor Maurice Brenner
