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Mayor's Office fonds
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription88
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1828 (date of original) -2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 m of textual records and photographic material
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of Robert W. Prittie (1969-1973), Thomas W. Constable (1973-1979), David M. Mercier (1979-1981), William A. Lewarne (1981-1987), William J. Copeland (1987-1996), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1828 (date of original) -2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 m of textual records and photographic material
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Access Restriction
- Subject to FOIPPA
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproductions subject to FOIPPA
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of those records created by the office of the Mayor during the administrations of Robert W. Prittie (1969-1973), Thomas W. Constable (1973-1979), David M. Mercier (1979-1981), William A. Lewarne (1981-1987), William J. Copeland (1987-1996), John Douglas Drummond (1996-2002) and Derek Corrigan (2002-2018).
- History
- On September 22, 1892, the Corporation of the District of Burnaby was established by letters patent. An integral component of this incorporation was the creation of the office of the Reeve (later called Mayor). The Reeve was to serve as the Head and Chief Executive Officer of Burnaby and was to lead the City Council in the governing of the Corporation. Burnaby’s first Reeve and Council were elected by acclamation on October 15, 1892, with formal elections held by ballot three months later. From 1893 until 1977 the Reeve and Council were elected for one-year terms, but the practice of annual elections was abandoned in favour of two-year terms in 1977. The current practice of holding elections every three years was begun in 1987. Elections of Reeve and Council were suspended altogether in 1933. However, as a financial crisis in the Corporation resulted in the Province intervening and assuming control of the local government. For ten years, Commissioners were appointed by the Provincial Government to manage the affairs of the Municipality, but by January 1943, the situation had been remedied and local elections were once again held. From 1892 until 1968, the Chief Executive Officer in Burnaby was known as “Reeve,” but this nomenclature changed with revisions to the Local Government Act in the latter part of the twentieth century. In 1968, the Province altered the Act and abolished the practice of assigning different titles to the members of Council based on Municipal Classification and introduced "Mayor" and "Alderman" as terms applicable in all Municipalities not just those of a certain size or with a certain number of citizens. From that point on, the CEO of Burnaby has been referred to as the Mayor of the City. Despite these changes in election procedures, naming protocols, and the disruption caused by the financial crisis in the 1930s and 1940s, the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor have remained relatively stable throughout the years. As Head and Chief Executive Officer of the City, the Mayor is responsible for ensuring that the principles of law and good government are enforced in Burnaby. This includes the task of overseeing the conduct of officers and employees and directing the management of municipal business and affairs as well as chairing the meetings of Council and appointing Council Committee members. The Mayor is also charged with the duty of representing the City at public functions, in meetings with visiting dignitaries, and in participating in local community and fundraising events. Initially, the Municipal Clerk assisted the Mayor in his work by handling most correspondence and clerical tasks of the office. Today, however, the Mayor’s office retains its own administrative staff who are responsible for facilitating all schedules and arrangements for the Mayor along with coordinating their internal and external contacts and events. The following individuals have served as Reeve or Mayor of Burnaby: Charles R. Shaw 1892 Nicolai C. Shou 1893-1903 Charles F. Sprott 1904-1905 Peter Byrne 1906-1910 J. W. Weart 1911-1912 D. C. McGregor 1913 Hugh M. Fraser 1914-1918 T. Sanderson 1919-1920 Alexander K. McLean 1921-1926; 1928-1929 Charles C. Bell 1927 W. L. Burdick 1929 W. A. Pritchard 1930-1932 William Tate Wilson 1943-1944 George A. Morrison 1945-1949 William R. Beamish 1950-1953 Charles W. MacSorely 1954-1957 Alan H. Emmott 1958-1968 Robert W. Prittie 1969-1973 Thomas W. Constable 1973-1979 David M. Mercier 1979-1981 William A. Lewarne 1981-1987 William J. Copeland 1987-1996 Douglas P. Drummond 1996-2002 Derek Corrigan 2002-2018 Mike Hurley 2018-present The following individuals have served as provincially appointed Commissioners for the Corporation of the District of Burnaby: John Bennett 1932-1933 John Mahony 1933-1934 Hugh M. Fraser 1934-1940* R. S. Gilchrist 1941* B. C. Bracewell 1942* *Richard Bolton was Acting Commissioner for most of 1940-1942. He refused to be a full-fledged Commissioner.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Creator
- City of Burnaby
- Notes
- Title based on contents of fonds.
![Mayor Bill Copeland, [between 1987-1996] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-001.jpg?width=280)
Mayor Bill Copeland
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97046
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1987-1996]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 29 cm x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor William J. Copeland wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor William "Bill" Copeland served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1987-1996.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1987-1996]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 29 cm x 20 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 627-001
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2021-24
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor William J. Copeland wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor William "Bill" Copeland served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1987-1996.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Names
- Copeland, William J.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Johnathan Cruz Photography
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 2 prints of photograph accompanying: 1 black and white cropped print and 1 colour cropped print
- Photographer stamp on bottom right corner of recto: "Jonathan Cruz Photography"
- Note on verso in black ink reads: "William Copeland"
Images
![Mayor Bill Copeland, [between 1987-1996] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-001.jpg)
![Mayor David M. Mercier, [between 1979-1987] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-003.jpg?width=280)
Mayor David M. Mercier
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97048
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1979-1987]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 29 cm x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor David M. Mercier wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor Mercier served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1979-1981.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1979-1987]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 29 cm x 19 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 627-003
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2021-24
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor David M. Mercier wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor Mercier served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1979-1981.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Names
- Mercier, David M. "Dave"
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Note on verso in black ink reads: "David M. Mercier"
Images
![Mayor David M. Mercier, [between 1979-1987] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-003.jpg)
![Mayor Douglas P. Drummond, [between 1996-2002] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-004.jpg?width=280)
Mayor Douglas P. Drummond
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97049
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1996-2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 25 cm x 20 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor Douglas P. Drummond wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor Drummond served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1996-2002.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1996-2002]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 25 cm x 20 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 627-004
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2021-24
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor Douglas P. Drummond wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor Drummond served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1996-2002.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Wright Images
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 colour cropped print accompanying
- Note on verso in black ink reads: "Douglas Drummond"
Images
![Mayor Douglas P. Drummond, [between 1996-2002] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-004.jpg)
![Mayor William A. Lewarne, [between 1981-1987] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-002.jpg?width=280)
Mayor William A. Lewarne
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription97047
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1981-1987]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 29 cm x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor William A. Lewarne wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor Lewarne served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1981-1987.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [between 1981-1987]
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 29 cm x 19 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 627-002
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- May be restricted by third party rights
- Accession Number
- 2021-24
- Scope and Content
- Studio portrait of Mayor William A. Lewarne wearing the Chain of Office. Mayor Lewarne served as Mayor of Burnaby from 1981-1987.
- Subjects
- Officials - Mayors and Reeves
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Johnathan Cruz Photography
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 2 prints of photograph accompanying: 1 black and white cropped print and 1 colour cropped print
- Note on verso in black ink reads: "William A. Lewarne"
Images
![Mayor William A. Lewarne, [between 1981-1987] thumbnail](/media/Hpo/_Data/_Archives_Images/_Unrestricted/626/627-002.jpg)
Sister Cities series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription160
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1964-2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the establishment and maintenance of Sister-City relationships between Burnaby and the cities of Kushiro (Japan), Loughborough (England), El Zapotal (El Salvador), Mesa (Arizona), Gatineau (Quebec), Hwaseong (Korea), Zhongshan City (P.R. China). Records in…
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1964-2015
- Collection/Fonds
- Mayor's Office fonds
- Series
- Sister Cities series
- Description Level
- Series
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records created during the establishment and maintenance of Sister-City relationships between Burnaby and the cities of Kushiro (Japan), Loughborough (England), El Zapotal (El Salvador), Mesa (Arizona), Gatineau (Quebec), Hwaseong (Korea), Zhongshan City (P.R. China). Records include: reports, correspondence, photographs and photograph albums, memoranda, newspaper clippings, speeches, certificates, itineraries, presentation material, invitations, agendas, and minutes. The sister city movement gained momentum in North America after the Second World War with a goal to encourage cooperation between international communities. Burnaby became a part of that movement in the hopes that sister city relationships would create meaningful industrial, economic, educational, and cultural ties between Burnaby citizens and those of other countries. Burnaby’s first sister city was Kushiro, Japan. The formal agreement for the establishment of a sister city relationship between the two communities was signed on September 9, 1965. Following this twinning, the two cities have enjoyed numerous exchanges and visits, the records of which are contained within this series. While the sister city status between Burnaby and Kushiro has endured for over three decades, Burnaby has also maintained shorter-lived relationships with Loughborough, England and El Zapotal, El Salvador. The 1986 twinning with Loughborough was undertaken to recognize the importance of that city to the history of Burnaby in that Loughborough was the ancestral home of Burnaby’s namesake, Robert Burnaby. The twinning between Burnaby and El Zapotal came after Mayor Copeland visited El Salvador in the early 1990s and returned with a desire to see the citizens of Burnaby assist in the rebuilding of that community after a 12-year civil war was brought to an end in 1992. In 1998, Burnaby entered into two North American Sister City relationships with Mesa, Arizona and Gatineau, Quebec, and in 2010, it formulated a sister city agreement with Hwaseong, Korea. In 2011, a further agreement was signed with Zhongshan, China which expanded a previous “friendship” agreement into a Sister City relationship. Series also consists of records related to Friendship Agreements with Taichung (Taiwan), Dongcheng District (formerly Chongwen District) of Beijing (P.R. China), Dongli District of Tianjin, Changshu (P.R. China), and Kunming, Yunnan Province (P.R. China); as well as Memorandums of Understanding with a number of other cities. The records in this series reflect both the actions that led up to the creation of these relationships as well as the numerous cultural, economic and educational exchanges that have been undertaken between the communities over the years.
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph