Mayoral Powers and Decisions
The Mayor of the Township of Springwater will assume "strong mayor powers and duties" as outlined in Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, effective May 1, 2025.
These powers include the authority to:
- Appoint the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer
- Determine the organizational structure
- Hire, dismiss or exercise any other prescribed employment powers with respect to any division head or the head of any other part of the organizational structure
- Create committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint the chairs and vice-chairs of committees of Council
- Propose the Township’s budget subject to Council amendments, Mayoral veto and a Council override process
- Veto certain by-laws if the Mayor believes all or part of the by-law could interfere with a Provincial Priority
- Submit matters for Council's consideration if the Mayor believes it will advance a prescribed Provincial Priority
- Direct Township staff in writing
The Mayor has the option to delegate specific administrative powers and duties. These must be exercised in writing and will be publicly accessible, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A continuously updated list of the Mayor's decisions and directives will be posted on this page.
2025 Mayoral Decisions
| Decision Number | Date Signed | Subject matter |
|---|---|---|
| MD-2025-001 | May 14, 2025 | To direct People & Talent to implement the Mayor's powers as they relate to the resignation of the Interim Chief Administrative Officer and appointments of a Deputy CAO and Director of Planning & Development. |
| MD-2025-002 | May 22, 2025 | To dissolve the Growth and Economic Viability Ad Hoc Committee |
| MD-2025-003 | July 16, 2025 |
To direct People & Talent of the Township of Springwater to |
| MD-2025-004 | August 28, 2025 |
To direct People & Talent of the Township of Springwater to implement |
| MD-2025-005 | November 7, 2025 |
A decision to Veto a by-law passed by Council – By-law 2025-091, in part as it applies to Resolution C446-2025 |
| MD-2025-006 | November 12, 2025 |
A decision to Veto a by-law passed by Council – By-law 2025-095, in part as it |
| MD-2025-007 | November 13, 2025 |
A decision to Veto a by-law passed by Council – By-law 2025-094, in part as it |
| MD-2025-008 | December 8, 2025 |
A decision to Veto a resolution making an amendment to the proposed |
| MD-2026-001 | February 6, 2026 |
A decision to Veto a by-law passed by Council – By-law 2026-002 in part as it |
2025 Mayoral Directions
| Decision Number | Date Signed | Subject matter |
|---|---|---|
| MDIR-2025-001 | May 15, 2025 |
To direct staff to perform duties, as required, to facilitate |
| MDIR-2025-002 | June 19, 2025 |
To direct staff to prepare the 2026 Budget. |
| MDIR-2025-003 | October 16, 2025 |
To direct staff to revise the 2026 Budget schedule. |
| MDIR-2025-004 | November 6, 2025 |
To direct staff to make amendment to the 2026 Proposed Budget |
| MDIR-2025-005 | November 8, 2025 |
To Direct Township staff to Engage Legal Counsel and Provide Notice to Loopstra Nixon LLP |
2025 Mayor Proposed By-laws
If the Mayor is of the opinion that a by-law could potentially advance a prescribed provincial priority, the Mayor may propose the by-law to Council and require Council to consider and vote on the proposed by-law a matter at a meeting.
| By-law Number | Meeting Date | Subject matter |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-042 | May 7, 2025 | Authorize the Mayor to engage in discussions with the City of Barrie and Province regarding the Barrie Boundary Proposal. |
| 2025-068 | September 3, 2025 |
City of Barrie Boundary Discussions related to cross-border servicing |
| 2025-093 | November 5, 2025 |
Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the boundary |
| 2025-103 | December 4, 2025 |
Authorize the negotiations and execution of a cross-border |
2025 Mayor Powers re Meetings
If the Mayor is of the opinion that considering a particular matter could potentially advance a prescribed provincial priority, the Mayor may require council to Consider a matter at a meeting.
Contact Us
Township of Springwater
Administration Centre
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON
L9X 1A8
Email: Contact Us
Phone: 705-728-4784
General Fax: 705-728-6957
