Council

Council is Norfolk County's governing body, with nine members elected through the municipal election process for a four-year term. The nine members include the mayor and eight Councillors representing each of Norfolk's seven wards.

Accountability And Transparency

Accountability and Transparency

Norfolk's Council and committees are responsible for policy making, representation, oversight, legislation, and budget management.
Council Meeting

Council Meetings and Agendas

Learn when and where meetings take place, how you can request to speak at a meeting, and view meeting agendas and minutes.
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Watch Norfolk County Meetings

You can access live and archived videos of Council and committee meetings on our YouTube channel, which features live captioning for accessibility.
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Council Members

Councillors ensure that the concerns of their ward's residents are heard.
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Indigenous Acknowledgement

The Municipality of Norfolk County is committed to furthering Truth and Reconciliation in our communities.
Mayor

Mayoral Decisions

As of May 1, 2025, the Ontario government has expanded Strong Mayor Powers to Norfolk County as per Ontario Regulation 530/22. 
Building Permit Application

Referred Matters

Referred matters are items Council has directed staff to report back on, supporting ongoing decision-making and accountability.

Advocacy and government relations

Norfolk County Council participates in conferences hosted by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) to advocate for local priorities, build relationships with provincial decision-makers, and seek support for initiatives that benefit Norfolk County residents and businesses.

AMO Conference

Learn about Norfolk County's advocacy priorities and meeting requests at the annual AMO Conference.

ROMA Conference

View Norfolk County's advocacy efforts and meetings with provincial representatives during the annual ROMA Conference.

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