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Township of North Dumfries Council
(2018 - 2022)

Council is the governing body for the Township of North Dumfries with five members elected by the residents for a four-year term (2018 to 2022). The Mayor is elected at large. The four remaining Councillors are elected by the four wards situated across the Municipality.

Council conducts its business using the Committee of the Whole system. The Committees offer policy and operational recommendations to Council on an on-going basis. Decisions of Council require support from a majority of the members present at a meeting. The meeting schedule for Committee of the Whole and Council and the Agenda/Minutes for the meetings can be found on the website for viewing and downloading.

General Overview

Council is the legislated governing body for the municipality. Elected Members of Council are responsible for:

Setting policy direction for the Township;
Authorizing revenues I expenditures to provide North Dumfries residents and businesses with municipal services that meet the needs and expectations of the community;
Reviewing land use and development related issues.

Role/Duties of Mayor

The Mayor, as Head of Council, is the Council spokesperson and is responsible for the following additional duties as specified in the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 225:

To act as Chief Executive Officer of the municipality;
To preside over Council meetings;
To provide leadership to Council;
To provide information and recommendations to Council with respect to their role regarding procedures, accountability and transparency;
To represents the municipality at official functions;
To carry out the duties of the head of Council under this or any other Act.

The Mayor is also the Township's representative on Council for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. In this capacity, the Mayor holds the dual responsibility of being a Regional Councillor.

Role/Duties of Council

As specified in the Municipal Act, 2001, s. 224, the role of Council is as follows:

To represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality;
To develop and evaluate policies and programs of the municipality;
To determine which services the Municipality provides;
To ensure administrative practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council;
To ensure the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality including the activities of the senior management of the municipality;
To maintain the financial integrity of the municipality;
To carry out the duties of Council under this or any other Act.

Message from Mayor Sue Foxton

On behalf of the members of Township Council, I welcome you to the Township of North Dumfries, a great place to live, work, play and invest. Sue Foxton

North Dumfries is a friendly and generous community with an outstanding spirit of volunteerism. We thank our many community organizations for all they do to enrich our Township.

Council and Staff are here to provide assistance and support. As you explore this website you will see information on many areas where the Township or our partners provide assistance to residents, businesses and visitors. I encourage you to actively use this website and our on-line information packages to keep current on community events and receive updates related to Township programs and services.

North Dumfries Council is committed to our goals as set out in the 2015 - 2018 Corporate Strategic Plan. To get there, we need to hear from you. Contact information for myself and the members of Council is available on our website.

We value your assistance, advice and information. Please feel free to email me, or call and arrange for an appointment at 519-632-8800 ext. 120.

Sue Foxton,
Mayor

Members of Council

Mayor Sue Foxton

Phone: 519-632-8800 ext. 120 Sue Foxton
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After serving 14 years as Councillor for Ward 1 in North Dumfries Township she entered the race for Mayor and succeeded in 2014. Seeking re-election in 2018 she was once again successful in confirming her place as Mayor and Regional Councillor for the 2018 to 2022 term.

As a member of Regional Council she believes in a strong Region of Waterloo which enables and reinforces the strength of the seven municipalities which make up the Region of Waterloo. This term the Region must address the issues regarding the opiod crisis, affordable housing, and housing for the homeless.

Understanding our connectivity to the Federal Government and the Province we as a Region must create a positive working relationship with our Provincial and Federal partners for the betterment of the entire Region.

Sue graduated for Recreation and Leadership program at Conestoga College as well as Advanced Business Application and she also holds a Canada Customs Introduction to Customs and Customs Duty Drawback.

Sue established and Chaired the Police Advisory Committee for 32 years, Seniors Advisory Committee, is presently a member of the North Dumfries Smart and Caring Foundation, and a Deputy Warden of Christ Anglican Church.

She has also volunteered at a grassroots level organizing blood donor clinics, teaching learn to skate and swimming as well as coaching hockey and ringette. Past employment included Youth and Preschool Director, Life Skills Coach, Aquatic Director and Inventory Planning and Logistics Coordinator.

Sue retired from her job and choose to dedicate her time working for the people of North Dumfries when she was successful at her run for Mayor.

She and her husband have three children, Denise Vanderhorst (Peter), Amber Stirling (Mark) and Corey Foxton and three beautiful grandchildren, Lily, Ellea, and Preston.

Ward One Councillor Rod Rolleman

Phone: 519-589-6003 Rod Rolleman
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Ward Two Councillor Derrick Ostner

Phone: 519-632-8621 Derrick Ostner

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Ward Three Councillor Margaret McCreery

Phone: 519-632-8807 Margaret McCreery

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Ward Four Councillor Pamela Gillespie

Phone: 519-622-2294 Pamela Gillespie
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It is my pleasure and privilege to represent Ward 4 - my home for 39 years.

After running a successful farm market - Gillespie's Garden for 25 years my husband Brian and I have scaled back leaving me time to devote to the community. Our three daughters are 5th generation farmers.

Over the years, I have enjoyed my volunteer experiences with the WeCareCMH North Dumfries Campaign, the Ontario Christian Gleaners, Women's Institute, and our Church.

I hope to bring a strong voice from Ward 4 to Council. Fostering community spirit and giving agriculture a voice are very important to me.

I look forward to working with residents of Ward 4 and Council Members during the upcoming term of Council.