BYLAW - amend 2991 88, respecting the appointment of a cheif administrative officer - 19940906 - 357694HTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 3576-94.H
BEING A BY-LAW to
amend By-law 2991-88,
respecting the appointment
of a Chief Administrative
Officer.
WHEREAS Section 72 of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45 authorizes the Council of
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora, by by-law, to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer
who shall have such general control and management of the administration of the Corporation's
government and affairs and perform such duties as the Council shall, by by-law, prescribe.
AND WHEREAS Council on the 18th day of May, 1988 enacted By-law No. 2991-88, a by-
law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer.
AND WHEREAS it is now deemed expedient to repeal the provisions of the said By-law
respecting the appointment of Mr. James B. Currier.
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Aurora ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. THAT Clause No. 7 of By-law No. 2991-88 respecting the appointment of a Chief
Administrative officer be and is hereby repealed.
2. THAT the provisions of this By-law shall come into force and effect upon final
passage thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1994.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1994.
NICIPAL CLERK
BY-LAW NUMBER 2991-88
OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
BEING A BY-LAW of The Corporation of
the Town of Aurora to establish the
office and define, limit and
determine the duties and
responsibilities of the Chief
Administrative Officer.
WHEREAS Section 76 of the Municipal Act R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 302
authorizes the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora, by
by-law, to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer who shall have such
genera 1 contro 1 and management of the administration of the
Corporation's government and affairs and perform such duties as the
Council shall, by by-law, prescribe;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and des i rab 1 e to estab 1 ish the
position of Chief Administrative Officer and to define, limit and
determine the duties and responsibilities thereof;
THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Aurora enacts as follows:
1. The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora does hereby
establish an office of Chief Administrative Officer of The
Corporation of the Town of Aurora and the· 'incumbent of the
position shall be responsible only to the Council of the
Corporation.
2. The duties and responsibilities of the said office shall be as set
forth in Schedule "A" hereto attached provided, however, that the
said duties and responsibilities shall not be deemed to empower
the said Chief Administrative Officer to have, perform, do or
direct any act or matter that wou 1 d to any extent whatsoever
encroach upon the legislative powers of the Council.
3. The Counci 1 is hereto authorized and empowered to appoint, by
by-law, such person as it may deem most suitable for the purpose
of the carrying out of said duties and responsibilities.
4. No person who has served as a member of Council shall be eligible
to be appointed as Chief Administrative Officer until two years
have elapsed following the expiration of the last term served.
5. The Chief Administrative Officer shall not be dismissed except by
by-law passed by Council at a meeting of Council duly called after
written notice has been given at a previous meeting.
6.
7.
8.
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If the Chief Administrative Officer is absent from duty, on
vacation or through illness, the Clerk shall be the
responsible official for Town contact and staff directions, and
should such absence exceed three weeks, the Council may, by
by-law, appoint an acting Chief Administrative Officer who shall
have all the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Chief
Administrative Officer under this by-law.
That James B. Currier be and is hereby appointed Chief
Administrative Officer of the Town of Aurora effective the 1st day
of June, 1988.
That the provisions of By-law No. 2878-86 be and are hereby
repealed.
READ A
~ . J._ ll!l
FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS Lf.. DAY OF -'-q'-+-Y~-'--+---' 1988.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS/~AY OF~· I988,
MAYOR
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW 2991-88
SUBJECT to the provisions of the Municipal Act and any other statutes,
the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer
shall be:
1. Coordinates and directs the Department Heads in the efficient
administration of the municipality in accordance with the policies
and plans approved and established by the Council.
2. Develops a process for producing and maintaining a long term
corporate development plan, including financial implications, and
ensure that the plan is developed, approved and implemented.
3. Establishes, and is the Chairman of, an administrative Committee
of Department Heads for coordination purposes.
4. Coordinates and directs the Department Heads in the preparation of
plans and programs to be submitted to Council with suitable
alternatives for the construction, maintenance, development and
improvement of municipal properties, facilities and services.
5. Coordinates and directs the implementation of the approved
policies and programs of Council and deals with any matter,
including
accordance
to Council
taken.
complaints from citizens
with the policies of Council,
ans1ng therefrom, in
without further reference
subject to regularly reporting to Council upon actions
6. Reviews regularly the ·municipality's organization and departmental
structure, in conjunction with
changes that would improve
economy of the structure.
Department Heads and
the effectiveness,
recommends any
efficiency or
7. Coordinates, primarily through the Committee of Department Heads,
the compilation, consideration and presentation to Council of
recommendations of Department Heads arising from departmental
operations, and comments thereon as appropriate and, with the
advice and assistance of the ·Department Heads, proposes by-1 aws
and reso 1 uti ons to give effect to such recommendations as are
adopted by Council.
8. Directs the codification of the policies and procedures of Council
and its Committees and Departments.
9. Ensures that information and reports requested by Council or that
could be of assistance to Council, are obtained and submitted to
Council in a timely fashion.
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10. Coordinates the presentation to Council, at least quarterly, of a
report on the Corporation's operations, finances and
works-in-progress together with any recommendations necessary
for Council to achieve its objectives and any other matter that
ought to be reported to Council.
11. Directs and controls all employees of the Corporation except such
officials as are appointed by statute in respect to their duties
and responsibilities and, in particular:
a) recommends to Council the appointment, employment, suspension
or dismissal of Department Heads; and
b) appoints, employs, suspends or dismisses employees within the
employee establishment authorized by Council, in conjunction
with Department Heads and in accordance with the provisions
of collective bargaining agreements and/or other procedures
approved by Council.
12. Establishes an annual evaluation of employee performance in all
Departments and, with respect to Department Heads, evaluates their
performance annually and reports thereon to Council.
13. Recommends to Council with respect to the pay, fringe benefits and
working conditions of all employees, using collective bargaining
procedures where required, and coordinates and d! !'ects Department
Heads in the administration of the approved Council agreements.
14. Directs the exercise of a general financial control of all
departments with the assistance of the Treasurer.
15. Directs the preparation of and the presentation to Council of the
annual estimates· of expenditures and revenues and the five year
forecast of capital expenditures, revenues and operating costs and
the subsequent administration and control of the municipality's
affairs according to the estimates as approved by Council.
16. Has the right to attend all meetings of Council and its Committees
and to speak with the consent of the presiding officer.
17. Carries out such other duties and responsibilities assigned by
Council or exercises any power from time to time lawfully granted
by Council.
Aurora Special Council Minutes No. 28-94
Tuesday, September 6, 1994
Page2
NEW BUSINESS
Memorandum from J. Currier re: Resignation as Chief Administrative Officer for
the Town
#495.
BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor Timpson Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora accept, with
regret, the resignation of Mr. James B. Currier, Chief Administrative
Officer, effective the 2nd day of September, 1994;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with
Mr. Currier in order that assistance respecting outstanding issues can
be rendered on as required basis; and
THAT Bill No. 3576-94.H, a By-law to amend By-law No. 2991-88 be
given three readings.
CARRIED
#496. Moved by Councillor Constable Seconded by Councillor Healy
#497.
#498.
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for First Reading:
3576-94.H Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2991-88, respecting the appointment
of a Chief Administrative Officer.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a First Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Healy Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following bill for Second Reading:
3576-94.H Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2991-88, respecting the appointment
of a Chief Administrative Officer.
AND THAT the same be taken as read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Healy
THAT leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the
following by-law for Third Reading:
3576-94.H Being a By-law to amend By-law No.
2991-88, respecting the appointment