As a Councillor, you have representative, policy-making and stewardship roles to play in your municipality. Often these roles will overlap. You will be called on to consider and make decisions on issues that will sometimes be complex and controversial. Most of those decisions will have long-term consequences for your municipality that extend beyond your four-year term of office, and should be made in the context of your municipality’s directions for the long-term health and welfare of your community.
Time-Commitment
The time commitment can be significant. There are two Council meetings per month, with the exception of July, August, and December having only one meeting. Council meetings are scheduled in-person on the second and fourth Monday, commencing at 9:00 am. In addition to Council meetings, there may be additional Public Meetings and Special Council meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Additionally, all members of Council are appointed to Committees of Council, which often meet monthly. Council members are also expected to attend special events held by the Municipality and other community groups. There may be a considerable time spent talking with and responding to the residents. The amount of time required to prepare for a Council or committee meetings can be several hours per week. The Mayor also sits on Bruce County Council.
Meetings
Currently, Council meetings take place in-person at 9:00 am on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of July, August, and December where there is only one Council meeting.