The imminent arrival of Burlington's new CAO has provided an opportunity to look ahead to our future, and take the time to consider responsibly delegating some of the new powers and duties. The delegation decisions will be posted on the Mayoral Decisions City webpage, and shared with the community along with this explanatory memo.

Recent provincial legislation assigns additional "strong mayor" responsibilities and duties exclusively to the Mayor. This represents a change from what we are used to. The Mayor has always had unique roles and responsibilities under the Municipal Act, even before the new legislation. The Mayor is the “Head of Council” and “CEO” of the corporation, and the only one elected across the city. Council still advances the business of the city by motion and majority vote. That hasn’t changed.