By-Law Number LG-21 A By-Law respecting the Delegation of Authority to Award or Approve Contracts

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-21 A By-Law respecting the Delegation of Authority to Award or Approve Contracts” at its meeting of June 26, 2023.

The By-law will permit Common Council to delegate the awarding of contracts to the CAO, Commissioners and Directors of the City within the spending limits authorized under the Strategic Procurement Policy and complies with the requirements of the Local Governance Act. The by-law authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute contracts awarded by the CAO, Commissioners and Directors as long as the requirements of the Strategic Policy are met.

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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