The Mayor has special powers and duties under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. These include powers to:
- Bring matters to Council that advance certain Provincial priorities and veto any by-laws passed by Council that may interfere with the advancement of those priorities
- Appoint the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
- Hire and dismiss certain Municipal officials and determine the organizational structure of the Municipality of West Grey
- Create committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint the Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees of Council
- Propose the Municipality’s budget subject to Council amendments, a Mayoral veto and a Council override process