Special Council Meeting

it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 12:33 p.m. to discuss the following under Section 239 of the Municipal Act: Strong Mayor Powers Legislation under Section 239 (2)(e) - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has unilaterally imposed “Strong Mayor Powers” on numerous municipalities without democratic consultation or local consent, overriding the will of almost 50 municipal councils and communities; WHEREAS these powers centralize authority in the office of the mayor, undermining the longstanding principles of democratic, council-based decision-making and the equal voice of ward councillors who represent diverse and distinct communities within a municipality; WHEREAS the imposition of Strong Mayor Powers has particularly harmful implications for rural municipalities, which often have part-time mayors who may now feel there is neither the need nor the financial capacity to hire and retain full-time, independent, and professionally qualified Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), undermining the critical role of senior staff in providing non-partisan, expert advice and ensuring stable, accountable local administration; WHEREAS in such municipalities, these powers threaten to erode the role and independence of professional administrative staff, including CAOs, whose accountability to the full council is essential for transparent, well-managed local government, raising concerns that a single elected official may unilaterally direct, override, or dismiss senior staff without the benefit of full council oversight; WHEREAS the Township of Rideau Lakes, representing a small rural community, has taken a leadership role by committing financially toward a collec

it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 1:58 p.m. to discuss the following under Section 239 (3.1) (1) of the Municipal Act: The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members.

it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-74, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Special Meeting held May 22, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 22nd day of May, 2025.

Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 12:33 p.m. to discuss the following under Section 239 of the Municipal Act:  Strong Mayor Powers Legislation under Section 239 (2)(e) - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board

Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes closes Meeting at 1:58 p.m. to discuss the following under Section 239 (3.1) (1) of the Municipal Act:  The meeting is held for the purpose of educating or training the members.

Special Council Meeting Thursday, May 22, 2025 Pg. 5 Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-74, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Special Meeting held May 22, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 22nd day of May, 2025.