By-Law Number LG-19 A By-Law respecting the Powers and Duties of the Chief Administrative Officer of The City of Saint John

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider giving third reading to the bylaw entitled, “By-Law Number LG-19 A By-Law respecting the Powers and Duties of the Chief Administrative Officer of The City of Saint John” at its meeting of March 6, 2023.

The Chief Administrative Officer By-Law is intended to align the title of the City’s top leadership position, formerly known as the City Manager position, with the terminology in the Local Governance Act.  The proposed by-law is also intended to establish and define the powers of the Chief Administrative Officer (the “CAO”). To align with the terminology of the act, the position is now called the CAO position. For certainty purposes, the proposed by-law clarifies that any reference to “City Manager” in any City document, policy, agreement or other instrument shall mean the CAO.

The proposed by-law also defines the authority of the CAO. Specifically, the proposed by-law provides that the CAO has the authority to:

1. designate an Acting CAO;
2. hire for all staff positions of the City;
3. approve payment in lieu of notice for termination of employment provided the payment is within to the City’s approved budget; and
4. approve severance pay to a City employee provided said payment is within the City’s approved budget.

In accordance with the Local Governance Act, the bylaw will be read in summary only, if no member of Council objects. 

Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk

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