Mayoral Decisions

Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on September 8, 2022, and came into force on November 23, 2022.

This legislation and associated regulations (O. Reg. 530/22 and O. Reg 580/22) provide the Mayor with additional powers beyond those previously set out in the Municipal Act, 2001. These powers were assigned to City of Vaughan's Mayor on July 1, 2023 by O. Reg 180/23.
 

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The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.  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
  • Appoint the City Manager*
  • Hire and dismiss certain City officials and determine the organizational structure of the City of Vaughan*
  • Create committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint the Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees of Council*
  • Propose the City'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. Mayoral decisions will be posted on the City’s website below.

DateDecision No.Title
April 22, 2024MDC 005-2024To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on April 22, 2024.
March 26, 2024MDC 004-2024To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on March 26, 2024.
March 19, 2024MDC 003-2024To give written approval of the Confirmatory By-law voted in favour by City Council, on March 19, 2024.
February 21, 2024MDC 002-2024To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on February 21, 2024.
January 30, 2024MDC 001-2024To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on January 30, 2024.

 

DateDecision No.Title
December 12, 2023MDC 009-2023To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on December 12, 2023.
December 12, 2023MDC 008-2023To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on December 12, 2023.
November 29, 2023MDC 007-2023To give written approval of the Confirmatory By-law voted in favour by City Council, on November 29, 2023.
November 14, 2023MDC 006-2023To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on November 14, 2023.
October 17, 2023MDC 005-2023To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on October 17, 2023.
October 3, 2023MDC 004-2023To give written approval of the Confirmatory By-law voted in favour by City Council, on October 3, 2023.
September 26, 2023MDC 003-2023To give written approval of all By-laws voted in favour by City Council, including the Confirmatory By-law, on September 26, 2023.
September 12, 2023MDC 002-2023To give written approval of the Confirmatory By-law voted in favour by City Council, on September 12, 2023.
July 1, 2023MDC 001-2023To delegate certain powers and obligations to the City Manager pursuant to section 284.6 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

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