Council

Council is the municipality's primary policy-making body. Staff can provide information and advice to help inform Council's policy decisions. Municipal staff are responsible for implementing policies approved by Council.

The Mayor and four (4)Township Councillors govern the Corporation of the Township of McGarry. Each member of Council, including the Mayor, has one vote in the decision-making process.

The Municipality is responsible for:

setting the vision for the future development of the municipality through its Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-Law
the provision of fire protection and emergency preparedness
the maintenance of local roads, parks, cemeteries and docks
management of arenas, community center and public heritage buildings
By-Law enforcement and building permits and inspections
decisions on planning matters, minor variances and severances
ensuring sustainable development and the promotion of a year-round economy.

Mayor and Council are elected for a four-year term. The Mayor and Council are in office from November 15, 2022 to November 2026.

The Mayor is Bonita Culhane.

The Councillors are:

Francine Plante
Elaine Fic
Louanne Caza
Annie Keft

Municipal Clerk-Treasurer is Karine Pelletier.

The governing of the Township follows the rules and regulations set down by the Province of Ontario, in the Municipal Act.

The Municipal Act, 2001 sets out the rules for the municipalities and recognizes them as a responsible and accountable level of government. The act gives municipalities broad powers to pass bylaws and govern within their jurisdiction.

The act also outlines requirements for municipalities including:

practices and procedures
accountability and transparency
finance