Mayor and Council

Town Council plays an important role in providing key services to the community. Below are some important details about how Council functions and its responsibilities:

• Council Responsibilities: Town Council is the governing body responsible to the community for providing the services it requires like water, waste management, and roads.

• Council Schedule: Council meets on a three-week cycle, except in July.

• Committee of the Whole (COW): In a less formal setting, Council reviews staff reports, hears delegations, and discusses priorities. Motions passed at COW are recommendations and must be approved by Council. The public is welcome to attend.

• Council Meetings: Final decisions are made in formal meetings, which are televised on Cogeco Cable 10. The public is welcome to attend.

• Attending Council Meetings: In-person attendance is limited to the Municipal Council Chamber’s gallery capacity of 55 seated persons. As per the Ontario Fire Code, all exits must remain clear, and standing in aisles or doorways is not permitted. To ensure broader access, virtual attendance via Facebook is available and encouraged.

• Meeting Time: COW and Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m.

View the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule for key dates and the Meetings Procedural By-law No. 5141 for information on proceedings.

If you would like to be placed as a delegation on the meeting agenda, please complete the form at least 10 days before the meeting.

Councillors must declare a Pecuniary Interest if they have a conflict during Committee of the Whole or Council meetings. The registry of declarations is available online. To request a copy of a specific Pecuniary Interest Form, please contact the Clerk.