A simple explanation of how by laws are created at the City of Mississauga.

1. Mississauga.ca/localgov

2. By-law noun
1 - a rule that an organization (such as a club or
company ) makes and that its members must follow
2 – a law or regulation that is made by a local
government and applies only to the local area

3. 1 - A need comes to the attention of a City Councillor
This can happen in one of several ways:
– A resident or business owner raises a concern with their Councillor
– A Councillor identifies a need within their Ward
– City staff, other levels of government
or consulting experts can also identify
issues of concern which may be
addressed by the creation of a by-law

4. 2 – The issue is brought to council

5. 3 – The issue is discussed and debated
by members of council

6. 4 – A by-law is drafted that addresses the
issue at hand

7. 5 – Council then debates the draft by-law and
changes to it can be made

8. 6 – Council votes on the draft by-law.
If passed, the by law becomes one of many
by-laws that are in force in the City
of Mississauga.

9. Other important facts about by-laws:
• By-laws are not the only way the City
manages issues
• Sometimes it is more appropriate to amend an
existing by-law rather than creating a new one
• Not every issue brought forward will result in the
creation of a by-law
• Most of our existing by-laws have been around
for a long time
Mississauga.ca/localgov