Title
Request for Authorized Absence for Mayor Rod Shaigec - Section 174(2) Municipal Government Act
Proposed Motion
That in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 174(2), Council authorize that Mayor Rod Shaigec to be absent effective September 12, 2020, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion, as presented.
Purpose
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 174(2), Council may by resolution allow for Mayor Rod Shaigec to be absent without disqualification.
Summary
On September 11, 2020, Mayor Rod Shaigec was involved in an incident that will require him to be away from his Elected Official duties for an undetermined period of time. Provisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 174(2) allows Council to pass a resolution to permit an absence of a member of Council for an extended period of time. Section 174(2) states: "A councillor is not disqualified by being absent from regular council meetings under subsection (1)(d) if (a) the absence is authorized by a resolution of council passed at any time (i) before the end of the last regular meeting of the council in the 8-week period ..." . As it is unknown at this current date as to the period of time Mayor Shaigec will be away from his Elected Official duties, in would be in order for Council to consider the proposed motion as presented.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Responsible Leadership: maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making superior service delivery, and effective communication.
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