Mayoral Roles & Responsibilities

As the duty of the head of the council;
a) to act as chief executive officer of the municipality;
b) to preside over council meetings so that its business can be carried out efficiently and effectively;
c) to provide leadership to the council;
d) to provide information and recommendations to the council with respect to the role of council;
e) to represent the municipality at official functions; and
f)  to carry out the duties of the head of council under this or any other Act. (The Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25,s.225)

As the duty of the chief executive officer;
a) uphold and promote the purposes of the municipality;
b) promote public involvement in the municipality's activities;
c) act as the representative of the municipality both within and outside the municipality, and promote the muncipality locally, nationally and internationally; and
d) participate in and foster activities that enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality and its residents. (The Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, s.226.1)

Boards and Committees

• Elgin-St. Thomas Public Health
• Site Plan Control
• Kettle Creek Conservation Authority
• Canada Day Committee
• Police Services Board
• St. Thomas Seniors' Centre Board of Directors
• Board of Management - Elgin Area Primary Water System (Alternate)
• Board of Management - St. Thomas Area Secondary Water System (Alternate)
• Eastside Development Area Steering Committee
• Art Gallery St. Thomas Elgin
• Ascent Group Inc.
• 2154310 Ontario Inc. Board
• Technical Steering Committee - Official Plan Review Project
• Solid Waste Management Working Group
• Emergency Management Program Committee
• Lake Margaret Environmental Plan Committee
• Select Committee for Animal Welfare
• Courthouse Parking/Wellington Street School Committee
• CASO Corridor Committee
• Joint Liaison Committee
• Strategic Plan - Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Steering Committee
• Sewage Operation Steering Committee
• City/County Hospital Committee

Contact Information

Email: mayor@city.st-thomas.on.ca  

City Hall Tel:  519-631-1680 ext. 4131
City Hall Fax: 519-631-9970