The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act. These include powers to:
- Bring matters to Council that advance certain Provincial priorities and veto any by-laws passed by Council that may interfere with the advancement of those priorities.
- Create committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint the Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees of Council
- Propose the Town’s budget subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto and a Council override process
- Appoint and dismiss the Chief Administrative Officer as well as various leadership positions.
- Direct Town staff in writing for certain purposes.
There are certain powers and duties the Mayor may choose to delegate.
To learn more about the special powers and duties, click here.
The Mayor is required to exercise those powers in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
| Mayoral Decisions |
| Date | Number (Document) | Subject Matter |
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July 11, 2023
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2023-01
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To retain certain powers to determine the organizational structure of the Town and to hire certain Town officials.
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| August 2, 2023 |
2023-03 |
To direct the Director, People Services of the Town of Caledon to implement the Mayor's powers as they relate to the revocation and appointment of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town. |
| October 5, 2023 |
2023-05 |
To delegate powers to determine the organizational structure of the Town, including employment matters. |
| January 5, 2024 |
2024-01 |
To establish a Single-Tier Transition Committee. |
| January 5, 2024 |
2024-02 |
To appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair to the Single-Tier Transition Committee. |
| March 12, 2024 |
2024-06 |
To delegate assigned powers to Council in appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair to the Golf Tournament Committee. |
| March 26, 2024 |
2024-07 |
Council and staff direction regarding zoning By-law Amendments to meet Provincial Housing Priorities and Caledon's Housing Pledge using Strong Mayor Powers pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 1001, c. 25, dated March 25, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 |
2024-09 |
To delegate assigned powers to Council in appointing a Chair to the Planning and Development Committee. |
| May 16, 2024 |
2024-10 |
To delegate assigned powers to Council in appointing a Vice-Chair to the Planning and Development Committee. |
| June 21, 2024 |
2024-11 |
Partial rescission of "Strong Mayor Powers - Council and Staff Direction" of March 26, 2024 |
| October 18, 2024 |
2024-12 |
To direct the Commissioner of Finance & Chief Financial Officer to prepare a staff proposed 2025 budget according to Council approved meeting schedules and time frames.
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| December 17, 2024 |
2024-13 |
To not exercise the power to veto and shorten the 10-day period to veto an amendment resolution passed by Council to the proposed budget.
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| December 18, 2024 |
2024-14 |
To delegate legislatively assigned powers to Council for the appointment of a chair and vice-chair to the General and Audit Committee.
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| Decision Not to Veto By-laws |
| Date | Number (Document) | Subject Matter |
|---|
| July 26, 2023 |
2023-02 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| September 26, 2023 |
2023-04 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| October 24, 2023 |
2023-06 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| November 14, 2023 |
2023-07 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| November 28, 2023 |
2023-08 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| November 28, 2023 |
2023-09 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| December 12, 2023 |
2023-10 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| January 30, 2024 |
2024-03 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| February 20, 2024 |
2024-04 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| March 6, 2024 |
2024-05 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
| March 26, 2024 |
2024-08 |
Decision not to veto bylaws |
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Mayoral declarations under section 5.3 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires the Mayor to disclose any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, when exercising any of the power or duties assigned to them in Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act. Specifically, the Mayor:
- shall, upon becoming aware of the interest in the matter, disclose the interest by filing a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the clerk of the municipality;
- shall not use the power or exercise the duty with respect to the matter; and
- shall not use their office in any way to attempt to influence any decision or recommendation of the municipality that results from consideration of the matter.
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