The powers, which critics decry as undemocratic, include allowing heads of council to propose bylaws and pass them with the support of one-third of councillors, veto bylaws and hire and fire department heads.

  • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    There’s no reason mayors should be more powerful than any other member of their council. But municipal governments are just toys the provinces play with so who cares I guess.

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      I’m just thinking of a silver lining. Generally not a huge fan of the strong mayor powers.