South Huron launches webpage explaining new “Strong Mayor” responsibilities

On April 9, 2025 the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that strong mayor powers and duties will be assigned to the Municipality of South Huron along with 168 additional municipalities across the province with a council consisting of more than 6 members.

These strong mayor responsibilities came into effect as of May 1, 2025, and are described in Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, along with O.Reg. 530/22. South Huron has launched a new webpage outlining these legislative changes and provides helpful links to information resources about strong mayor responsibilities. 

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 Protections of Privacy Act. A public listing of Mayoral Decisions and Directions is available at:

southhuron.ca/government/council/strong-mayors-act/ 

If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk at 519-235-0310, info@southhuron.ca