Council's principal role

Section 201 - Municipal Government Act 201

A Council is responsible for
- developing and evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality;
- making sure that the powers, duties and functions of the municipality are
  appropriately carried out;
- carrying out the powers, duties and functions expressly given to it under this or any other enactment.
A Council must not exercise a power or function or perform a duty that is by this or another enactment or bylaw specifically assigned to the chief administrative officer or a designated officer.

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