Whitby Town Council

The Whitby Town Council is the governing body of the town of Whitby, Ontario, Canada, a lower-tier municipality within the Regional Municipality of Durham.

It consists of a Mayor; four local Ward Councillors, each of whom represents a particular ward; and four Regional Councillors who, like the Mayor, are elected at-large in a double direct election to also represent the Town on Durham Regional Council.

Under provincial legislation,[1] municipal elections are held every four years, with the most recent one having occurred on October 24, 2022.

As set out in the Ontario Municipal Act, the Town Council is responsible for Generally speaking, the Members of Council are responsible for setting the policy direction for the town; authorizing revenues (taxes and fees) and expenditures by the Town to provide residents with services that meet their needs and expectations; and reviewing and approving land use and development issues.

[3] The 2022 municipal election was held on October 24, 2022.