On May 1st 2025, the Mayor was given special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, including the power 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
- Appoint the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)*
- Hire and dismiss certain staff and determine the organizational structure of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming*
- 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
*The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties
The Mayor is required to exercise those powers and duties 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.
Decisions
The following is a list of decisions issued under the Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Directions to Staff
The Mayor also has the ability to direct staff to undertake research and provide advice on policies and programs of the Town or implement decisions made by the head of Council under the Act. Those decisions must also be in writing and available to the public.
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 bylaw. 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.
