That Council receives this report regarding Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
That Council delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer, for the period of time during which section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 is in effect (the Lame Duck period), the following authority:
- Hiring or dismissing any employee, save and except those officers of the municipality whose appointment is required under the Municipal Act, 2001,
- Disposing of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal, unless provided for in the current budget, and
- Making any expenditure or incurring any other liability which exceeds $50,000, unless provided for in the current budget.
That prior to the exercise of the delegation of authority, the Chief Administrative Officer consult with the Director of Financial Services on those matters involving the disposition of property and unbudgeted expenditures and consult with the Director of Corporate Services on employee matters.
That prior to the exercise of the delegation of authority, the Chief Administrative Officer advise Council in writing of the exercise of the authority.
That By-law 78-2018, being a by-law to authorize the delegated authority for restricted acts during the “lame duck” period be adopted.