On February 1, 2021, Brock Council declared the Office of the Mayor vacant, as a result of the passing of Mayor Debbie Bath-Hadden.
As per the Municipal Act, 2001, Sec. 263 (5) Council has 60 days after declaring a seat vacant to either appoint an individual to fill the vacancy or pass a by-law declaring a by-election, said a council statement.
Council will be considering a staff report on options for filing the vacancy at its meeting held on February 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm. The agenda for this meeting will be available on February 17, the statement said.