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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2020-023
Being a By-law to delegate legislative authority to the Mayor to expedite municipal
decisions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
WHEREAS in accordance with Section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001,
Chapter 25, Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has established
a policy to delegate its powers and duties to persons or bodies, subject to restrictions
set out in the Act;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it prudent to temporarily delegate the legislative
powers of the Municipality to the Mayor to ensure timely decisions during the COVID-19
pandemic;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
hereby enacts as follows:
DELEGATION
Subject to sections 23.1 to 23.5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and the provisions of
this by-law, Council hereby delegates to the Mayor the authority to enact, repeal,
or revoke a by-law or policy of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington.
2. The legislative authority delegated under this by-law shall only be exercised if:
(a) it is reasonably necessary in order to mitigate harm or damage in connection
with COVID-19;
(b) impacts are minimized, to the extent possible, with respect to degree,
geographical scope, and duration; and
(c) it is not practical in the circumstances to delay the matter until the next regular
or special meeting of Council.
3. In the event of conflict, this by-law shall prevail over any other by-law or policy of
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington.
EFFECTIVE DATE
4. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the date it is enacted and
shall be repealed upon the sooner of a declaration of emergency by the Mayor
pursuant to The Emergency Management By-law 2018-010 or the cessation of all
declarations of emergency by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Premier
of Ontario with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passed in Open Session this 23rd day of March, 2020.
Mayor n FoSt r
C. nne G e ntree, Municipal Clerk