Our Government

Stay up-to-date with everything happening in our town and learn about our government. The Town of Perth is part of a two-tier local government system, working alongside Lanark County to best serve residents and visitors. As one of eight lower-tier municipalities within the County, Perth provides most municipal services, including fire services, road maintenance, waste management, and more. This diagram will help you understand the responsibilities of each level of government—Lower-tier Municipality, Upper-tier Municipality, and Provincial.

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