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.