Strong Mayor Powers

Effective May 1, 2025, the Province announced that Strong Mayor Powers will be extended to an additional 169 municipalities, including Clearview Township.  These changes are being put in place to help deliver on provincial priorities, providing resources to heads of council to accelerate the implementation of key shared municipal-provincial priorities such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario.

As of May 1, 2025, the Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Appoint municipal chief administrative officers (CAOs) and other non-statutory department heads and restructure departments unilaterally;*
• Create new identified committees and appoint chairs and vice-chairs of identified committees and local boards, and to change the make-up of committees;*
• Propose the municipal budget and veto changes proposed by council;
• Veto certain by-laws if the mayor is of the opinion that all or part of the by-law could potentially interfere with a provincial priority;
• Bring forward matters for council consideration that can advance a provincial priority; and,
• Direct city staff in writing.

*The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties.

The Mayor is required to exercise these powers in writing and give notice to the Clerk and/or Chief Administrative Officer and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Mayoral decisions and directives are available for viewing in the table below.