Strong-mayor powers not used in Cornwall's recent staff restructuring: mayor

Changes in senior staffing were not done using strong-mayor powers, Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale explained Tuesday in his first public comment on employees who parted ways with the city last week and others who are on leave.“Any time strong mayor powers are used, there has to be a decision posted publicly that strong mayor powers are being exercised,” said Towndale.In the strong mayor powers section of the Ontario municipal councillor’s guide , it is stated that when the hea