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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.
Notice:
Council continues to hold their meetings by way of electronic participation using the Zoom platform.
Meetings are being held electronically in accordance with Section 238(3.1) of the Municipal Act which provides that a member of Council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them, can participate electronically.
In-person attendance is not being accommodated at this time.
Members of the public can access and observe Council meeting videos from the Town’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsar-MwF8CXrgPbe2EVxh-w.
Correspondence related to agenda business may be submitted via email to the Legislative Services Department at clerk@shelburne.ca
To submit questions regarding agenda business to be addressed during Public Question Period please contact the Legislative Services Department at clerk@shelburne.ca. Please note your questions must be submitted by 12pm (noon) the day of the Council meeting in order to have them addressed by Council that evening during the Council meeting.
To register as a presenter during a Council meeting please contact the Legislative Services Department at clerk@shelburne.ca .
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Council Strategic Priorities 2019-2022
The 2018-2022 Town of Shelburne Council had placed significant importance on developing strategic priorities to guide their term of office. Council’s Strategic Priorities are a blueprint for how Council will make thoughtful decisions about the Town’s future to ensure its success.
In 2021 using the blueprint 'Council Strategic Priorities' the town applied for the grant Municipal Modernization Intake 2. The final report the Town of Shelburne Service Delivery Review was completed and included on the November 22, 2021 town council meeting.
The 2022-2026 Council will be reviewing the council strategic priorities and updating in mid January 2023.
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.
2022 Council meeting dates:
January 10 & 24, February 14 & 28, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 29, September 12 & 26, October 3, December 12, 2022.
Meetings commence at 6:30 pm
2023 Council meeting dates:
January 9 & 23, February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, April 3 & 24, May 8 & 29, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, August 28, September 11 & 25, October 16 & 30, December 11, 2023.
Meetings commence at 6:30 pm
Council Presentation Request
If you would like to present information and educational material at a Town Council meeting, you will need to submit a presentation request. We must receive all requests 14 days in advance of the next meeting.
You will have 15 minutes to make your presentation to council.
Please note presentation/delegation/deputation requests cannot be accommodated when a Special Meeting has been called as the Regular Council agenda format does not apply to a Special Meeting of Council.
Council Correspondence
Please note that written and email correspondence addressed to the Mayor and Council become public documents once received by the Town. All correspondence addressed to the Mayor and/or Council is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Therefore, it becomes public information once received by the Town and may be published in a Council meeting agenda.
All letters addressed to the Mayor and Council are circulated to them for review.
The Town of Shelburne will not accept any anonymous communications to Council or staff. All correspondence must provide contact information for follow-up.
Town 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.
Mayor Wade Mills
Deputy Mayor Shane Hall
Councillor Walter Benotto
Councillor Kyle Fegan
Councillor Len Guchardi
Councillor Dan Sample
Councillor Lindsay Wegener
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.
To report a concern regarding council please contact the Integrity Commissioner.
Guy Giorno
Integrity Commissioner
416 865 5164
Toll-free 877 609 5685
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