[1] The first election for the Franklin County Council was held 22 June 1912.

A permanent location was discussed at the meeting and the Buckland hall was offered but the council preferred to have their offices in Pukekohe.

The tender went to Macpherson & Harvey of Tuakau who finished construction in February 1914.

The county had eight ridings: Awhitu, Waiuku, Waipipi, Mauku, Pukekohe, Drury, Mercer, and Hunua.

[3] Eight men served as chair of Franklin County Council during its 77-year existence:[4]