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All boaters in Canada must carry proof of competency, personal identification and a Pleasure Craft License (for 10hp or more) on board with them at all times. All vessels and PWCs less than 12 metres in length with a motor or motors adding up to 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more are required to have a Pleasure Craft License.
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The Municipal Act, 2001provides municipalities with broad authority to delegate (give to other individuals or bodies) powers and duties subject to certain restrictions. Delegation of minor matters may allow your council to streamline its decision-making and focus on the larger matters, making council’s agendas more manageable. Delegation builds on ...
The powers of your municipality are generally exercised by either a by-law or a resolution. Generally, by-laws must be: 1. signed both by the head of council or presiding officer of the meeting at which the by-law was passed and by the clerk 2. under the seal of the corporation See the Municipal Act, 2001 including sections 5 and 249, and other leg...
Proper procedures are important when passing or amending by-laws. For example, before passing a by-law, generally, an open council meeting would be in session and there would be a quorum of members in attendance. Some councils may pass by-laws on the day they are first presented, while for others, a longer time may be needed for practical or legal ...
Municipalities are responsible and accountable governments, and many important legal considerations may apply to their actions and decisions. Here is a brief description of a few of them. As with any legal matter, people with a specific legal question may wish to contact their own legal advisor.
Navigating the legal complexities of passing a by-law is only the first step. In practice, a by-law will have little value unless your municipality has the determination and the means to enforce it. Before a by-law is passed, careful consideration of the by-law – including its intended purpose and outcome – may be helpful. Implications of passing t...
In addition to actions your council can take against local residents, there are actions citizens can take against your municipality.
The Ontario municipal councillor’s guide 2018 Use this guide during your term of office to help you meet your responsibilities to the people in your community. This guide and is intended to give a summary of complex matters. It does not include all details and does not take into account local facts and circumstances.
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Nov 19, 2018 · Knowing where to go for information on the roles, requirements and relationships of local government will help you to fulfil your role. This guide covers topics that are important to know throughout your term of office as a municipal councillor or head of council.
In most cases, votes at a council or regional board meeting are decided by a simple majority of the members present at the meeting. However, there are a few circumstances where a two-thirds majority of all council members is required—for example, when providing assistance to business (other than tax exemptions) for the conservation of ...
boat ready for Canada’s waterways? This section will guide you through getting your boat out on the water for the first time and explain how to make sure that you are ready to operate it safely. What is a pleasure Craft? A pleasure craft is any boat that is used only for pleasure activities like fishing, water sports and entertaining friends.
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In Ontario, a council is required to have a minimum of five members, one of whom is the head of council. The role of council is outlined in section 224: 224. It is the role of council, to carry out the duties of council under this or any other Act.
