Mayor and Council

Effective May 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario has extended Strong Mayor Powers to 170 municipalities, including North Frontenac. These changes are being put in place to support the Province's priority and commitment to increasing the housing supply by 1.5 million homes by December 31, 2031.  

Strong mayor powers offer resources to heads of council to accelerate the implementation of key shared municipal-provincial priorities such as housing, transit, and infrastructure. 

As of April 30, 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 bylaws if the mayor thinks all or part of the bylaw 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, give notice to the Clerk and/or Chief Administrative Officer and make decisions and directives available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). 

Mayoral decisions and directives pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001

Date	Number	Subject Matter
2026-05-01	#06/26	Mayoral Decision: Use of Veto Powers - Approval of By-laws
2026-04-10	#05/26	Mayoral Decision: Use of Veto Powers - Approval of By-laws
2026-03-20	#04/26	Mayoral Decision: Use of Veto Powers - Approval of By-laws
2026-02-27	#03/26	Mayoral Decision: Use of Veto Powers - Approval of By-laws
2026-02-06	#02/26	Mayoral Decision: Use of Veto Powers - Approval of By-laws
2026-01-16	#01/26	Mayoral Decision: Use of Veto Powers - Approval of By-laws

For a copy of a 2025 Mayoral decision or directive, please contact the Clerk's Department.