Public Sector Lawyers | Original Program Date: October 21, 2016

Provincial statutes confer significant and various powers, duties and functions on Minsters of the Crown.  The Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes municipalities to delegate powers and duties under that and other Acts. Join us to unravel the complexities of delegation of authority at both the provincial and municipal levels, including:

• Is a Minister required to perform every statutory responsibility? If not, who may do so and subject to what limitations?
• How do municipalities delegate responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001?
• What are the risks associated with delegations of authority, and how can these risks be mitigated?
• Best practices to avoid concerns about an absence of authority 
• What is the designated administrative authority model and what are its implications?

PROGRAM CHAIR

Elizabeth E. King Harris, Counsel, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Mnistry of Housing

SPEAKERS

Kevin McGuinness, Counsel, Crown Law Office – Civil, Ministry of the Attorney General
Tom Melville, Counsel, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Housing
Michael Rothe, Director of Legal Services, Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Patrick Rundans, Counsel, Ministry of Finance - Legal Services Branch