The Minister of Municipal Affairs has appointed an administrator for the Village of Carbon to take on the powers and duties of the council until quorum is restored.
In a letter from the Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mr. Douglas Henderson has been appointed official administrator to assume council duties.
“As you are likely aware, village council is composed of five elected officials. Between the dates of June 6 and July 26, three members of council have resigned,” states the letters. “Under the Municipal Government Act, this has resulted in a loss of quorum. As a result, the remaining members of council do not have the legislative authority to make decisions or take any actions.”
Mr. Henderson will be working with the village’s Chief Administrative Officer to ensure critical village operations continue.
Mr. Henderson has been appointed until October 13, 2023, or until quorum has been restored.
“Until quorum has been restored, the two remaining council members have no authority to exercise any powers or duties or a council committee, to attend any meeting on behalf of council, to speak on behalf of the village or to direct any staff,” the letter notes.
Further, McIver notes, “I encourage eligible electors to consider running as candidates for village council positions. Municipal councils are critical to the viability of municipalities and provide essential leadership for local decision making.”
