Aurora Council’s Authority to Be Limited During “Lame Duck” Election Period

Aurora Council’s authority to be limited during “lame duck” election period

As the October municipal election fast approaches, local lawmakers will look at how the powers of elected members will be limited during the so-called “lame duck” Council session.

Council’s authority to be limited during “lame duck” election period

As the October municipal election fast approaches, local lawmakers will look at how the powers of elected members will be limited during the so-called “lame duck” Council session. A bylaw to delegate authority to municipal staff in order to make certain decisions for the Town during the formal campaign period will be considered by Council next Tuesday after early discussions at the Committee level. Under the Municipal Act, elected officials are …