Item No. 13.1

BY-LAW NUMBER 8-2020

A BY-LAW TO REQUIRE A BY-ELECTION TO BE HELD TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR WARD 7 IN THE CITY OF WINDSOR

Passed the 13th day of January, 2020.

WHEREAS by reason of the election of Councillor Irek Kusmierczyk as a Member of the House of Commons of Canada, there is a vacancy in the Office of Councillor, Ward 7 in the City of Windsor for the remainder of the term 2018 to 2022 ("Term"); 

AND WHEREAS s.263 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S. 0. 2001, c.25, provides that Council pass a by-law to require a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the Term; THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor enacts as follows:

1. That a by-election is required to be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 to fill the vacancy in the office of Councillor for Ward 7 in the City of Windsor for the remainder of the Term, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.0.1996, c.32.

2. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof.

DREW DILKENS, MAYOR

CITY CLERK