Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
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905-771-8800
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Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Mayoral Decisions
The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. These include powers to:
- Bring matters to Council that advance certain Provincial priorities and veto any by-laws passed by Council that may interfere with the advancement of those priorities
- Appoint the City Manager*
- Hire and dismiss certain City officials and determine the organizational structure of the City of Richmond Hill*
- Create committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint the Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees of Council*
- Propose the City's budget subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto and a Council override process
*The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties
The Mayor is required to exercise those powers and duties in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Mayoral decisions will be posted on the City’s website below.
| Legislative Framework |
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Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on September 8, 2022, and came into force on November 23, 2022. This legislation and associated regulations (O. Reg. 530/22 and O. Reg 580/22) provide the Mayor with additional powers beyond those previously set out in the Municipal Act, 2001. These powers were assigned to Richmond Hill's Mayor on July 1, 2023 by O. Reg 180/23. The City Clerk provided a high-level overview on the Mayor’s additional powers at the Council meeting on June 28, 2023. A copy of the City Clerks presentation is available here, and you can view the video of the meeting here. Additional information on the legislative framework will be added as required. |
Mayoral decisions pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001
| Date | Decision Number | Subject Matter |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2023 | 01-23 | Delegation to City Council regarding appointment of City Manager |
| July 4, 2023 | 02-23 | Delegation to the City Manager regarding the City of Richmond Hill's organizational structure |
| July 4, 2023 | 03-23 | Delegation of the powers regarding local boards and committees |
| July 12, 2023 | 04-23 | To give written approval of by-laws passed at the July 12, 2023 meeting of Richmond Hill City Council |
| July 25, 2023 | 05-23 | To give written approval of by-laws passed at the July 25, 2023 special meeting of Richmond Hill City Council |
| August 24, 2023 | 06-23 | To give written approval of multiple by-laws enacted under Delegated Authority |
| September 6, 2023 | 07-23 | To give written approval of by-laws passed at the September 6, 2023 special meeting of Richmond Hill City Council |
| September 13, 2023 | 08-23 | To give written approval of by-laws passed at the September 13, 2023 meeting of Richmond Hill City Council |
| September 20, 2023 | 09-23 | To give written approval of by-laws passed at the September 20, 2023 special meeting of Richmond Hill City Council |