Oakville City Council Meeting - Ward 5 Councillor Sworn In

Jamie Bay was sworn in as Oakville's new Ward 5 town councillor during a special council meeting. Mayor Rob Burton described the ceremony as serving the joyful and singular purpose of swearing in our new Ward 5 Councillor, Jamie Bay. Council then approved the bylaw listed under Item 4.1 without objection.

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WARD 5 REPRESENTATION

Town Clerk Andrew Collan administered Bay's oath of office under Section 232 of the Municipal Act, 2001. The declaration required Bay to pledge to "truly, faithfully, and impartially exercise this office to the best of your knowledge and ability." Bay responded, "I do."

BYLAW ADOPTION

Council considered the bylaw presented under Item 4.1. Bay moved its approval, saying, "I so move," and Councillor Chisholm seconded the motion. The motion passed without objection. The bylaw's title and file number were not stated during the meeting's open remarks.

ABSENCE

Mayor Rob Burton noted that Councillor Giddings was absent with regrets.

Motions

• Item 4.1 — Bylaw Adoption: Motion to approve the bylaw presented under Item 4.1. Moved by Councillor Jamie Bay and seconded by Councillor Chisholm. Passed without objection.

Attendees

• Mayor Rob Burton
• Councillor Jamie Bay, Ward 5
• Councillor Chisholm

Absent with regrets: Councillor Giddings

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