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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
1. 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.