Whitby Town Council
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The Whitby Town Council is the governing body of the town of Whitby, Ontario, Canada, a lower-tier municipality within the Regional Municipality of Durham. It consists of a Mayor; four local Ward Councillors, each of whom represents a particular ward; and four Regional Councillors who, like the Mayor, are elected at-large in a double direct election to also represent the Town on Durham Regional Council.
Under provincial legislation,[1] municipal elections are held every four years, with the most recent one having occurred on October 24, 2022.
As set out in the Ontario Municipal Act, the Town Council is responsible for
- Representing the public and considering the well-being and interests of the municipality;
- Developing and evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality;
- Determining which services the town provides;
- Ensuring that administrative practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council;
- Ensuring the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of senior management;
- Maintaining the financial integrity of the municipality;
- Carrying out the duties of Council under provincial law.[2]
Generally speaking, the Members of Council are responsible for setting the policy direction for the town; authorizing revenues (taxes and fees) and expenditures by the Town to provide residents with services that meet their needs and expectations; and reviewing and approving land use and development issues.[3]
