Strong Mayor Veto on Gananoque Bridge Wouldn’t Be Valid: Integrity Commissioner

Strong mayor veto on Gananoque bridge wouldn’t be valid: Integrity commissioner

Gananoque’s integrity commissioner has advised that Mayor John Beddows would not be within his legal rights to veto council’s decision to proceed with the removal of the King Street pedestrian

Strong mayor veto on Gananoque bridge wouldn't be valid: Integrity commissioner

Gananoque’s integrity commissioner has advised that Mayor John Beddows would not be within his legal rights to veto council’s decision to proceed with the removal of the King Street pedestrian bridge under Ontario’s strong mayor powers provisions.

Joey's Notepad: Legal Opinion Outlines Very Few Limits on Ontario's Strong Mayor Powers

Town of Gananoque Mayor John Beddows has provided a service to Ontarians by seeking and releasing legal advice on the limitations of his powers to veto council decisions as a strong mayor. The three-page legal memo, written by municipal lawyer Tony E. Fleming, is included in today’s (June 17) Gananoque Council meeting agenda. Strong Mayor Powers: The Act and The Regulation Section 284.11 of the Municipal Act permits a head of council to veto a b…