Notice of Statutory Public Meeting Regarding Council Composition

Take Notice that the Town of Arnprior is holding a public meeting on May 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior Ontario, to discuss the proposed change in council composition to rename the “County Councillor” position to be the “Deputy Mayor” and that the position will be the representative at County Council, as well as hold the position of Deputy Mayor, for the full Council term, effective the next 2026-2030 term of Council.

Town of Arnprior Council is currently comprised of the Mayor, the County Councillor and five (5) councillors for a total of seven (7) and elected at large. The role of the Deputy Mayor currently rotates through all six (6) members of Council on an eight (8)-month rotation. The proposed change would rename the “County Councillor” position to be the “Deputy Mayor” and that the position will be the representative at County Council, as well as hold the position of Deputy Mayor, for the full Council term, effective the next 2026-2030 term of Council. The public meeting is an opportunity for the public to review and provide comments on the proposed changes to the Council Composition By-law, as required under the Town’s Public Notice Policy.

The proposed Composition of Council By-law will not be considered by Council at this meeting. The by-law will be considered by Council at a future meeting, after considering comments received as part of the public meeting and the consultation process. Report 24-11-12-05 - Council Composition Survey Results, 2026 Municipal Election Alternative Voting Method and 2025 Ad-Hoc Council Renumeration Committee (item 12e)) was presented to Council on November 12, 2024. 

Any person may provide comments either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed bylaw. All interested parties are invited to provide written comments or make an oral submission in person.

For more information about this matter, please contact:

Kaila Zamojski, Town Clerk

Town of Arnprior
105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior ON K7S 0A8
Phone:  (613)623-4321 ext. 1818
Email:  clerks@arnprior.ca
Website:www.arnprior.ca