WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 Section 224 outlines the role of Council, Section 225 the role of Head of Council, and Section 227 the role of municipal staff;
AND WHEREAS Section 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 states that “It is the role of the officers and employees of the municipality to implement council’s decisions and establish administrative practices and procedures to carry out council’s decisions; to undertake research and provide advice to council on the policies and programs of the municipality; and to carry out other duties required under this or any Act and other duties assigned by the municipality;”
AND WHEREAS Section 23.1 to 23.5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 outlines the powers and duties that Council as a whole can delegate to certain persons or bodies;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris has a policy that governs the recruitment and selection of individuals for employment which requires prior approval of the Chief Administrative Officer;
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Municipality of East Ferris Procurement By-Law governs the procurement of goods, services or construction by staff and states that no member of Council shall independently approve the procurement of any goods, services or construction;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Council for the Municipality of East Ferris ensure that individual members of Council are following the said legislation and municipal policies by not independently enlisting the services of individuals to perform work for or represent the municipality without the majority vote of Council.