Office of the Mayor
Mayor's Office
The Role of the Mayor under the Municipal Act is to:
- act as chief executive officer of the municipality;
- preside over council meetings and provide leadership to the council;
- provide information and recommendations to the council with respect to the role of council to ensure that administrative policies, practices and procedures and controllership policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of council;
- ensure the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of the senior management of the municipality
- represent the municipality at official functions; and
- carry out the duties of the head of council under the Municipal Act or any other Act
The Mayor also represents the City on the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham.
The Mayor of Oshawa is Dan Carter. View contact information for Mayor Carter and other members of Council on the City Council Members webpage.
| Mayor for a Day Contest |
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If you are in grade 5, 6, or 7 in Oshawa, and would like to be Mayor of Oshawa for a Day, write a letter to the Mayor explaining why you want to be Mayor of Oshawa for a Day, and what your vision is for the future of Oshawa. |
| Receive a Letter or Certificate |
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The Mayor, on behalf of Members of Council, offers letters of congratulations to residents celebrating 60th and over milestone birthdays, as well as couples celebrating their 25th and over wedding anniversaries in our community. If you would like the Mayor to provide a letter for your significant milestone occasion, please fill out the below form. If your require assistance to fill out the form below, please contact the Mayor's Office. |
| Celebrate a Business Milestone |
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The Mayor offers letters of congratulations to businesses celebrating milestones in our community. If you are planning a celebration and would like the Mayor to attend, please contact the Mayor's Office at 905-436-5674 or by email at [email protected]. |