This dataset details decisions exercised under "Strong Mayor Powers" by the Mayor of the City of Kingston.
Beginning July 1, 2023, the Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. These include the following powers which the Mayor may delegate:
· Appoint and dismiss the Chief Administrative Officer as well as the heads of organizational units;
· Determine the administrative structure of the City; and
· Establish committees of Council and appoint chairs and vice-chairs of committees of Council.
The following powers cannot be delegated:
· Bring to Council matters, or veto by-laws, if the Mayor believes it will advance a prescribed Provincial Priority;
· Prepare the budget and present it to Council, subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto, and a Council override process; and
· Direct City staff in writing.
The Mayor is required to exercise these powers in writing and give notice to the Clerk and/or Chief Administrative Officer.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Department at cityclerk@cityofkingston.ca or 613-546-4291 extension 1207 if you wish to obtain a copy of an original Mayoral Decision