Section 270 of the Municipal Act requires that all municipalities and their local boards must adopt and maintain a policy that regulates the delegation of its powers and duties.
Example policies
- Aurora
- Barrie
- Belleville – no, according to the Deputy Clerk, this is the Delegate Authority of Treasurer, Lame Duck Council – Delegation of Authority to CAO
- Brampton
- Kingston
- London
- Oakville
- Ottawa
- Owen Sound
- Peterborough
- Welland
- Whitby
- Woolwich
What if my municipality does not have this policy?
If you can’t find a copy of your municipality’s policy, contact your municipal clerk and members of council politely ask where you might access it.
If does not exist, remind them that it is required under the Municipal Act.
If they do not or are not able to produce one, the next step is to submit a Freedom of Information Act request under Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) to obtain a copy of it.
Comments
We want to hear from you! Share your opinions below and remember to keep it respectful. Please read our Community Guidelines before participating.