Presented in conjunction with the Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA). Please note that this webinar is exclusively for AMCTO and OMHRA members.
The expansion of Ontario’s strong mayor powers has transformed decision-making at the municipal level: shifting roles, authorities, and HR dynamics in communities across the province. Join this session for a deep dive into the HR issues arising from the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, and its recent amendments. Learn how mayors’ expanded authorities to appoint or dismiss chief administrative officers (CAOs) and department heads, and reorganize departments, are changing employment relationships across Ontario.
Through real-world examples, case studies, and municipal precedents, this session will explore:
- Emerging HR and contractual considerations for municipal leaders and staff
- Strategies for maintaining balance and professionalism in the face of evolving mayoral authority
- Practical guidance for HR managers, CAOs, clerks, and senior administrators responding to legislative and organizational change
Register today to gain the insights and tools needed to navigate new governance realities while maintaining administrative integrity and alignment with HR best practices.
Speaker
John Saunders
Partner, Hicks Morley
John is a senior labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office, with particular expertise in municipal law. He has over three-and-a-half decades of experience advising employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues. John’s practice includes collective agreement negotiations, rights and interest arbitrations, human rights applications, occupational health and safety matters, and wrongful dismissal litigation.