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Council Meetings

Agendas and Minutes

We post the meeting Agendas on the Wednesday before each meeting. Council and Committee of the Whole Minutes and Reports are posted on the website after Council has adopted them at their next meeting.

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Petitions to Council

A petition is a formal written request, signed by at least five people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular case. Petitions are used to express public opinion to the Council of the Town of New Tecumseth.

Writing a Petition

All petitions shall be addressed to Mayor and Council, and shall be signed by at least five people and filed with the Clerk. The Clerk will not accept any petition that contains any obscene or improper language.  The petition shall be, in the opinion of the Clerk, appropriate, respectful, and temperate in language. Petitions relating to personnel, litigation or potential litigation will not be published on a public agenda.

Individual(s) or group(s) initiating the petition must provide a key contact name, mailing address and telephone number to the Clerk when submitting the petition. Petitions shall include the statement, or position, of the matter, and contain legible printed names accompanied by original signatures and address of all signatories on the petition. Electronic petitions must include the name, address, and valid e-mail address of all signatories on the petition.

If the Petition is not submitted on the Town supplied form, it must contain the following statement on each page of the petition which includes signatures:

By signing this petition, I hereby acknowledge that this petition will become a public document at the Town of New Tecumseth and that all information contained in it will be subject to the scrutiny of The Corporation for the Town of New Tecumseth and will be publicly available. Questions about the collection and disclosure of personal information contained in this petition, pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, should be directed to the Town Clerk, Town of New Tecumseth, 24 Tupper St W, Alliston Ontario, L9R 1H2, 705-435-3900 or clerk@newtecumseth.ca. 

Any submitted petitions that do not include the above statement will be placed on a public Council meeting Agenda with all personal information, except for signatures, redacted. Submitted petitions that do include the above statement shall become public information and all personal information will be published on the Agenda.

Deadlines for Submitting a Petition

The Clerk will list petitions received prior to 4:30 pm the Monday preceding the Regular Council meeting, on the Agenda as Correspondence.  All petitions received after this time will be held over for consideration at a subsequent meeting of Council unless the petition directly relates to items of business on an Agenda.  These petitions can be received up until 4:30 pm on the day before the scheduled meeting.

Submitting a Petition

Download and complete the Petition Form. It can be delivered in person or mailed to the attention of the Town Clerk at:

Town of New Tecumseth
24 Tupper St W
Alliston, ON
L9R 1H2

The completed Petition Form can also be submitted by email.

Please note that submitting a Petition does not guarantee the approval of your request.  In addition, all information submitted will be considered to be public information and therefore subject to full disclosure, under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

For more information, please email the Clerk’s Department.

Council Highlights

Council Highlights is a summary of major discussion items and is intended to identify highlights of Council meetings. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.

July 2025
July 14, 2025

1. Additional Information Memo to item C.W.4 (1), Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 26, 2025 – Final Report – Ward Boundary Review

Council has approved a new ward system for the Town, selecting Option 2 as recommended in staff report #ADMIN-2025-15 and detailed in Appendix B. This new configuration will take effect for the 2026 Municipal Election. As part of the changes, the boundary for Ward 5 will now be set at the 10th Line instead of the 11th Line and the Deputy Mayor position will continue to be elected at large. A by-law will be passed to officially update and renumber the Town’s ward boundaries. 

For more detailed information, please see  #ADMIN-2025-15 – Additional Information Memorandum

2. Citizen Appointment to the Appeal for Canine Control and Dangerous Dog Committee

Council has appointed the applicant named in Confidential Attachment No. 1 

to the Appeal for Canine Control and Dangerous Dog Committee and directed staff to continue advertising for current vacancies. A report will be brought back to Council at a future meeting to review and consider all submitted applications.

For more detailed information, please see #ADMIN-2025-20

3. Placemaking Week 2025 – Council Summary Report

Council received a report summarizing the events and community engagement activities held during the Town’s 3rd Annual Placemaking Week. The report highlights the success of the initiative in fostering community connection and enhancing public spaces through resident participation.

For more detailed information, please see #PD-2025-15

4.  Request to change start time for Committee of Adjustment

Council approved a change to the Committee of Adjustment meeting start time, moving it from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., effective August 2025. This adjustment aims to improve scheduling efficiency and accessibility for participants.

For more detailed information, please see #PD-2025-16

5.  Housing Needs Assessment 2025

Council received the 2025 Housing Needs Assessment, which provides a detailed overview of current and future housing needs in the Town of New Tecumseth. The report identifies affordability challenges, housing supply gaps, and priority populations facing barriers to housing access.

For more detailed information, please see #PD-2025-17

6.  New Tecumseth Water Distribution and Supply System

Council received a report outlining the successful integration of the Alliston and Tottenham Drinking Water Systems, resulting in the formation of the New Tecumseth Water Distribution and Supply System. The amalgamated system is now classified as a Class III Water System. This integration enhances operational efficiency and supports long-term water servicing needs across the municipality.
For more detailed information, please see #PW-2025-14

July 28, 2025

1. Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) – 2024 

Council received a report that advised that the Town of New Tecumseth has successfully achieved full compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 380/04. All required elements have been completed, demonstrating the Town’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness and public safety.  

For more detailed information, please see #FIRE-2025-06 

2. Recreation and Culture Master Plan – Request for Additional Consultant Funding 

Council has approved an increase of $52,187.28 in project funding for the Recreation and Culture Master Plan. The additional funds will be drawn from the Recreation Development Charges Reserve, ensuring continued support for the Town’s long-term recreational planning and community development goals. 

For more detailed information, please see #PRC-2025-08 

3. Speeding Mitigation Measures for Pridham Place, Tottenham 

Following urgent concerns and a recent tragic incident, Council has directed staff to immediately assess traffic conditions on Pridham Place. A radar feedback sign will be installed, and staff will report back with recommendations for speed mitigation. This matter will be treated as a top priority. 
For more detailed information, please see Motion by Deputy Mayor MacLellan

June 2025
June 16, 2025

1. Citizen Appointment Committees  

A report was presented to Council to appoint the applicant included in the Confidential Attachment No. 1 to the Traffic Advisory Committee. 

Council received the report for information and appointed the applicant to the Traffic Advisory Committee. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #ADMN-2025-19 

2. Debenture Borrowing By-law and Delegated Authority 

A report was presented to Council seeking authorization for the Mayor and the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to negotiate, execute, and deliver the Rate Offer Letter Agreement on behalf of the municipality. This agreement is a key step toward securing funding through the issuance of debentures for approved capital projects and enact a by-law to facilitate this process, in accordance with applicable legislation and the terms outlined in the agreement. 

Council received the report for information and approved the motion as presented. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #FIN-2025-12 

3. Detail Design of Doner Diamond Parking Lot and Additional Parking Solutions for Stevenson Memorial Hospital 

A report was presented to Council outlining the final design for improvements to the Doner Diamond parking lot and proposed upgrades to the Rotary Pool lot by Stevenson Memorial Hospital. It also introduces a concept for all-day offseason parking at Riverdale Pavilion. A future report will recommend a by-law amendment to support this temporary change. 

Council received the report for information. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #ENG-2025-09 

4.Pilot Project for Pickleball at Tennis Courts 

A report was presented to Council summarizing findings from the pickleball court access pilot (Aug 27–Sept 26, 2024). The report includes recommendations on whether to continue, modify, or expand access based on the pilot results. 

Council received the report for information. 
For more detailed information, please see Report #RFC-2025-05

May 2025
May 26, 2025

2025 Year-end Budget Variance report as of March 31, 2025

A report was presented to Council to report on the 2025 forecasted year-end operating financial results and capital projections as of March 31st.

The Town’s operating results for 2025 and capital projections as at March 31st are summarized below:

  • A forecasted Town surplus of $32K.
  • A Water and Wastewater balanced budget.
  • Overall capital projects are forecasting an unfavourable variance of $2.1M. 

Council received the report for information.

For more detailed information, please see Report #FIN-2025-11

Mayor’s Student Bursary Program, 2025 Applications

A report was presented to Council requesting approval to award twenty-two (22) applications that meet the Program Requirements for the Mayor’s Student Bursary, with each recipient receiving $2,000.00.

Council received the report for information and passed the motion.
For more detailed information, please see Report #ADMN-2025-17

May 12, 2025

Municipal Law Enforcement Officer – Appointment By-Law Under the Community Safety and Policing Act 

A report was presented to Council to enact a by-law to appoint Spencer William Zaple, as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to enforce Town of New Tecumseth by-laws. 

Council received the report for information and enacted By-law #2025-046. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #ADMIN-2025-14 

2025 Simcoe County Age-Friendly Municipal Grant Program 

A report was presented to Council to seek Council’s support and approval for the proposed activities necessary to submit an application under Stream 1: Age-Friendly Assessments, Action Plans, and Planning funding, as part of the 2025 Simcoe County Age-Friendly Municipal Grant Program.  

Additionally, this report affirms Council’s support of staff’s commitment to managing the grant, contingent upon approval from Simcoe County. 

Council received the report for information and passed the motion. 
For more detailed information, please see Report #RFC-2025-04

April 2025
April 7, 2025

2024 Year-end Budget Variance Report as of December 31, 2024

A report was presented to Council to share the 2024 year-end operating financial results and capital projections as of December 31st.Council received the report for information.

For more detailed information, please see Report #FIN-2025-09

Update: S.H.I.F.T ‘Name-a-Plow’ Fundraiser

A report was presented to Council to provide an update on the results of the 2024/2025 Name-A-Plow Fundraiser.

Council received the report for information and passed a motion to support SHIFT in their 2025/2026 fundraiser event. However, they requested that a report be submitted with the results of 2025-2026 event before committing to support future events.
For more detailed information, please see Report #PW-2025-07

March 2025
March 24, 2025

Council Remuneration and Expenses – 2024 

Staff presented Council with a report on the salaries and expenses paid to Council Members and Members of Local Boards for the year 2024, as required by the Municipal Act. Additionally, staff shared letters from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority about the per diems and expenses for their members in 2024. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #FIN-2025-07 

Council received the report for information. 

Tariff Response: Realignment of Trade Through Enhancements to the Procurement Policy 

This report is seeking Council’s guidance on enhancing the Procurement By-Law. The aim is to create more adaptable “Buy Canadian” and “Buy Ontario” policies for purchasing, which would support federal and provincial initiatives to tackle tariffs and trade issues between the U.S. and Canada, all while following current trade agreements. 

Staff were directed to begin with option #1 immediately, and then bring back a future reports to Council with further recommendations. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #FIN-2025-08 

Ward Boundary Review Interim Report Survey  

This report was presented to Council to provide an update from Watson & Associates about the initial options for the ward boundaries. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #ADMIN-2025-08 

Council received the report for information. 

Appointment of Municipal Weed Inspector 

Council appointed an additional Weed Inspector for the Town. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #ADMIN-2025-11 

2025 Senior of the Year Award – Nominee Selection 

A report was brought forward to Council with the names of the nominees received for the 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year Award through the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration for the consideration of Council. 

Council directed staff to select the nominee provided in Confidential Attachment #1 as Senior of the Year for the Town of New Tecumseth awarded through the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #ADMIN-2025-12 

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Easement Agreement 

Council approved a Tri-party Easement Agreement between the Town of New Tecumseth, Stevenson Memorial Hospital, and Alectra Utilities Corporation over certain lands located at 200 Fletcher Street, in Alliston. And that a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement. 

For more detailed information, please see Report #PW-2025-06 

Town Hall Project – Final construction update 

A report was provided to Council with a final update on the Town Hall construction at 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston (formerly Alliston Union Public School – 25 Albert Street West).  For more detailed information, please see Report #RFC-2025-02 

Council received this report for information.

March 10, 2025

BDO Canada LLP – “Audit Planning Report to the Mayor and Council for the Year Ended December 31, 2024”

This report outlines key details about the audit team, timeline, auditor’s responsibilities, significant risks, and the planned scope and approach of the audit. Additionally, it includes appendices with engagement and independence letters.

For more detailed information, please see Report #FIN-2025-02

Council received the report, and was carried by consent motion.

February 2025
February 24, 2025

Simcoe County Hazmat Response MOU

The Simcoe County Council is set to approve the renewal of the HazMat Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This renewal follows the City of Barrie’s withdrawal from the original MOU on January 1, 2023, to provide HazMat response services independently. New Tecumseth Fire, a key participant since 2006, has been actively involved in the county-wide HazMat program’s planning and training. The agreement, initially established in 2011 and renewed in 2018, aims to continue offering specialized HazMat training, mutual aid, and access to County-owned equipment for HazMat incidents across Simcoe County.

Council Approved

February 10, 2025

Enhancing Town-Owned Lands for Wildlife Habitat

Seeking council approval to partner with Honda for environmental stewardship to achieve net zero ecological impact and to identify Town-owned lands for significant wildlife habitat development.

For more details view, Report #CAO-2025-02

Council Approved

January 2025
January 13, 2025

Appointment By-Law Under the Community Safety and Policing Act – Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 

Request Council consideration to enact by-laws granting Kiernan Sloan and Michael Soatto the authority to enforce the Town’s By-laws under the Community Safety and Policing Act and Municipal Act.

For more details view, Report #ADMIN-2025-01 and Report #ADMIN-2025-02 

Council Approved

January 27, 2025

Fire Protection Grant

The Fire Protection Grant, announced in the 2024 provincial budget, supports cancer prevention efforts by municipal fire departments across Ontario. New Tecumseth Fire will receive $24,691.35 to purchase personal protective equipment as part of their cancer prevention program.

For more details view, Report #FIRE-2025-01

Council Approved

BTBIA Family Day Limited Use Agreement 

Since 2017, the Department of Recreation, Facilities, and Culture (RFC) has hosted the annual Family Day event at the Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre. In 2016, the BTBIA joined to enhance the event with additional entertainment, sponsors, and partners. With the current agreement expired, it is proposed to extend the partnership until Family Day 2029 to ensure the event’s continued success, recognizing BTBIA’s valuable contributions. 

For more details view, Report #RFC-2025-01 

Council Approved

Appointment of Deputy Treasurers 

Staff requests Council to enact a by-law appointing Raj Naraine and Arun Chulliyil as Deputy Treasurers, as permitted by Section 286 of the Municipal Act. This appointment is necessary due to the retirement of the previous Deputy Treasurer and the restructuring of that role.

For more details view, Report #FIN-2025-01 

Council Approved

Resolutions from other municipalities

Resolutions from other municipalities that the Town of New Tecumseth receives for information and/or support.

Committees

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The Town of New Tecumseth is committed to promoting community engagement through a variety of Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces.  To participate on a Committee,  Board or Task Force you must be a resident or a qualified rate-payer in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Council appoints Committee/Board Members at the beginning of a Council term or when a vacancy arises.  Descriptions and online Application Forms can be found by clicking the plus signs below.  Applications Forms will only be available if we are currently accepting applications for the specified Committee, Board or Task Force.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee’s goal is to create a community with equal opportunities for all, to provide information and make recommendations to Council with regard to the Town’s requirements under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and to perform duties of the Committee as specified under the Acts.

Please view the following for more information:

Alliston Business Improvement Association

The Alliston Business Improvement Association (ABIA) supports the promotion and development of the business areas of Alliston, creates a vibrant downtown to support the established businesses, entices new businesses, and validates Alliston’s image as an independent, viable progressive centre of commerce. The ABIA works to support existing businesses and encourages their expansion, while attracting new businesses to locate in the downtown.

Appeal Committee for Dangerous Dogs and Canine Control

The Appeal Committee for Dangerous Dogs and Canine Control reviews and makes decisions on charges laid under the Town’s Canine Control and Kennel by-laws.

Please view the following for more information

Beeton Facility Planning Task Force

The Beeton Facility Planning Task Force provides information and makes recommendations to Council with regard to the principles and guidelines that will shape the conceptual design and development of a new, multi-use Beeton Community Centre.

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Beeton-Tottenham Business Improvement Association

The Beeton-Tottenham Business Improvement Association (BTBIA) oversees the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that provided by the Town of New Tecumseth generally, and to promote the Beeton and Tottenham downtown areas as a business and shopping districts.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment approves plans and minor changes for properties based on the Planning Act.

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Members of the public wishing to provide input regarding an agenda are requested to preregister by filling out a Request to Speak at Committee of Adjustment form.

Environmental Advisory Committee

The mandate of the Environmental Advisory Committee is to be established after Council has completed the Strategic Plan.

Heritage New Tecumseth Advisory Committee

The Heritage New Tecumseth Advisory Committee provides information and makes recommendations to the Council with regard to the Town’s requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Parts IV and V and to perform duties of the committee as specified under the Act.

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Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee

The Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee provides information and makes recommendations to Council with regard to the Museum on the Boyne.

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New Tecumseth Public Library Board

The New Tecumseth Public Library Board promotes use of the library to fulfill the educational and recreational needs of the community.

  • Application Form 2022-2026
Traffic Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Traffic Advisory Committee is to raise awareness, advise, and stimulate action in order to encourage and facilitate community initiatives related to active transportation and road safety policies, programs and facilities. The scope of this Committee includes vehicular and active modes of travel within the Town’s jurisdiction. As directed by Council, the specific traffic-related activities or projects the Committee will be involved in will be determined as received. Council will provide areas of concern within the Town to the Committee.

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Council Procedure

Committee of the Whole Matters of Interest

Council members meet in Committee of the Whole in order to consider a variety of items such as a proposed change in policy, procurement policies, a staff recommendation requiring Council to choose from a range of options, or an item that is a matter of significance in the community. Recommendations made at Committee of the Whole are considered for final approval at the following Council meeting, which typically occurs two weeks later.

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Speaking Before Council

Effective August 1, 2022, the Town of New Tecumseth has amended its Procedure By-law so that all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings, including Planning Public meetings will be conducted in person.

Speaking Before Council at a Council Meeting

Members of the public wishing to bring forward new matters to Council or new information that was not brought forward to a Committee of the Whole Meeting may do so by making a deputation request to appear before Council.

Any deputations that have addressed Council at a Council Meeting on the same topic may not be considered within the next four of its regular meetings after the Meeting at which the decision was made, without the consent of at least two-thirds of the Members present.
To make a deputation request, please complete our Deputation Request Form found at the following link: Deputation Request Form and provide a short summary of your topic.  There will be an opportunity to upload files within the form such as presentations, background information etc.

Requests for deputations are required to be submitted with our Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on the Monday (one week prior) before the meeting in order to be added to the agenda.

Alternatively, you may submit your request to our Clerk:

By regular mail or courier:
Town of New Tecumseth
24 Tupper St W.
Alliston ON L9R 1H2

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Preparing for your Deputation to Council at a Council Meeting
  • Deputations are permitted to speak for up to 7 minutes.   Consider making some notes prior to your deputation to stay on point and ensure you have time to communicate your comments regarding the specific agenda item only. 
  • Please note, one person may speak on behalf of anorganization or group and only 7 minutes is allotted for speaking time whether as an individual or part of an organization or group.  
  • Electronic presentations (eg. powerpoint) should be forwarded to the Deputy Clerk no later than the Friday prior to your Monday deputation.
Making your Deputation
  • Prior to beginning your presentation, state your name as you would like to be addressed by the Mayor.   
  • When as a deputation, you may speak to the specific agenda item only.  Please keep your comments to this topic only. 
  • Our procedure bylaw allows for a maximum 7 minute presentation, the Chair of the meeting will give you a warning as you are approaching your maximum time allotment. 
  • You must observe proper decorum and shall not:
    • Speak disrespectfully of any person;
    • Use indecent, offensive or insulting language;
    • Speak on any subject matter other than the subject for which you received approval to address Committee of the Whole;
    • Disobey the Rules of Procedure or a decision of the Chair(Mayor).

Speaking Before Council at a Committee of the Whole Meeting

Members of the public are welcome to make a deputation to the Committee of the Whole on any item listed on the Committee agenda  and are permitted a speaking time of not more than seven (7) minutes.

Members of the public wishing to provide input regarding an agenda item are requested to preregister by filling out a Deputation Request Form found at the following link:  Deputation Request Form

Speaking Before Council at a Planning Public Meeting

Members of the public wishing to provide input regarding an agenda item for a Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting are requested to preregister by filling out the  Deputation Request Form found at the following link: Deputation Request Form

Personal information collected through the Deputation Request Form is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56, as amended, and will be used to track all deputations to Council and Committee Meetings. Information collected may be used to create a report that will become a public document available on the internet.  Questions about this collection should be directed to Clerk Services, Town of New Tecumseth, 24 Tupper St West. Alliston Ontario Telephone: 705-435-3900. Email: clerks@newtecumseth.ca

Strong Mayor Powers

Effective May 1, 2025, the Province announced that Strong Mayor Powers will be extended to an additional 169 municipalities – Town of New Tecumseth included. These changes are being put in place to support the Province’s priority and commitment to increasing the housing supply by 1.5 million homes by December 31, 2031. 

Strong Mayor Legislation

Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022

The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. These include powers to:

  • Appointing and dismissing the Chief Administrative Officer*
  • Hiring and dismissing certain municipal department heads, and establishing and reorganizing departments*
  • Creating committees of Council, assigning their functions and appointing the chairs and vice-chairs*
  • Proposing the municipal annual budget, which would be subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto and a Council override process
  • Vetoing certain by-laws if the Mayor is of the opinion that all or part of the by-law could potentially interfere with a provincial priority
  • Bringing forward matters for Council consideration if the Mayor is of the opinion that considering the matter could potentially advance a provincial priority
  • Directing municipal staff in writing to undertake research, provide advice, or carry out duties related to the Mayoral special powers

*The Mayor may choose to delegate these specific powers and duties.

The Mayor is required to exercise these powers in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Mayoral decisions are available for viewing online. 
The powers and duties of the Mayor are further described in O. Reg. 530/22 and O. Reg. 580/22.

Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022

To supplement the strong-mayor authorities in Bill 3, the province introduced Bill 39, the Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022, which also amends the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  Regarding Mayoral powers, Bill 39 amends the Municipal Act, 2001, to allow the Mayor to propose a by-law, and requires the council to consider and vote on it if it could advance a provincial priority (O. Reg. 580/22: Provincial Priorities). The by-law is considered passed if more than one-third of the Members of Council vote in favour of the by-law. In the Town of New Tecumseth, four (4) members of Council would have to support the by-law for it to be deemed passed.

Mayoral Decisions and Directives

Mayoral Decisions and Directives made pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001

2026

July 6, 2026

Direction to the Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk-Director of Administrative Services
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July 6, 2026

Decision to require Council to consider a by-law, regarding OPA No. 5, at the Council meeting of July 13, 2026
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June 29, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the June 29, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
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June 17, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the June 17, 2026 Special Meeting of Council
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June 15, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the June 15, 2026 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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June 12, 2026

Decision to rescind Decision to require Council to consider the matter of Official Plan Amendment No. 5 at the Council meeting of June 15, 2026.
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June 8, 2026

Decision to require Council to consider a by-law, regarding OPA No. 5, at the Council meeting of June 15, 2026.
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June 5, 2026

Direction to the Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk/Director of Administrative Services
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May 25, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the May 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
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April 27, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the April 27, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
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March 23, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the March 23, 2026 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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March 9, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the March 9, 2026 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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February 23, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
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February 9, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the February 9, 2026 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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January 26, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the January 26, 2026 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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January 12, 2026

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council
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2025

December 15, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the December 15, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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December 8, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the December 8, 2025 Special Closed Meeting of Council
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December 1, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the December 1, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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November 17, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the November 17, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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November 3, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the November 3, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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October 29, 2025

Decision to shorten the 10-day period for the Mayor to veto an amendment resolution passed by Town Council to the proposed Budget
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October 22, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the October 22, 2025 Special Meeting of Council
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October 20, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the October 20, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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October 6, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the October 6, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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September 22, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the September 22, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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September 8, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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August 25, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the August 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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July 28, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the July 28, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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July 14, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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June 17, 2025

Direction to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director Financial Services/Treasurer to prepare the proposed budget
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June 16, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the June 16, 2025 Regular and Closed Meetings of Council
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June 5, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the June 5, 2025 Special Meeting of Council
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May 26, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the May 26, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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May 12, 2025

Decision to give written notice for the approval of by-law(s) prepared for the May 12, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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May 12, 2025

Decision to delegate powers regarding Committees of Council
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May 12, 2025

Decision to delegate powers regarding organizational structure and employment matters
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May 12, 2025

Decision to delegate powers regarding the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer
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