Council

Town Council is responsible for governing the Town of Shelburne. This includes, setting annual budgets and managing the Town finances, planning for future projects and development, allocating resources and establishing and overseeing community committees.

Town Council follows the Council Procedural By-law.

Council meetings

Council meetings take place regularly throughout the year in the Council Chambers. All regular council meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public. View our agendas and minutes to stay informed.

Council delegation

If you would like to present an issue at a Town Council meeting, you need to submit a delegation request. We must receive all requests by the Wednesday, two weeks in advance of the next meeting.

You will have 15 minutes to make your presentation to council.

Meet our Council

Shelburne Town Council is elected to act in the best interest of our community. The role of Council is to represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the Municipality. Council is responsible for developing and evaluating policies and programs for the Municipality, evaluating the services which the Municipality provides and maintaining the financial integrity of the Town.

Council is comprised of a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and 5 Councillors, their term of office is 4 years. Attend a Council meeting or review past meeting agendas and minutes to stay informed.

In addition to their roles on Shelburne Council, members may also be appointed to local boards and advisory committees; your Mayor and Deputy Mayor represent the Town at the County level. They both sit as Dufferin County Council members.

Front row left to right - Councillor Kyle Fegan, Mayor Wade Mills, Councillor Lindsay Wegener Back row left to right - Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson, Councillor Lynda Buffett, Councillor Shane Hall, Councillor Walter Benotto

Mayor Wade Mills

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Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson

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Councillor Walter Benotto

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Councillor Lynda Buffett

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Councillor Kyle Fegan

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Councillor Shane Hall

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Councillor Lindsay Wegener

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Code of Conduct

Members of Town Council follow a Code of Conduct that outlines appropriate behaviour for the position. Councillors must keep certain information confidential, act impartially and not use their position for personal gain or influence.