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Mayor & Council
Mayor and Council are responsible for setting policy and governing the Municipality.
Main Contact: Dennis Staples (mayor@smithsfalls.ca)
Phone: 613-283-4124 ext. 1110 Fax: 613-283-4764
Address: 77 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls ON K7A 4T6
It is the role of the Mayor to preside over Council meetings, to provide leadership to the Council and to represent the municipality at official functions. Council represents the public and considers the well-being and interests of the community as a whole. They also develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality and determine which services the municipality provides. Council is also mandated to ensure that administrative practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council and maintain the financial integrity of the municipality.
Department Contact Information
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Phone: |
Position: |
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613-283-4124 x1110 |
Mayor |
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613-284-7729 |
Councillor |
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613-430-9038 |
Councillor |
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613-430-9002 |
Councillor |
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613-430-9035 |
Councillor |
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613-430-9036 |
Councillor |
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613-430-9037 |
Councillor |
Related Documents
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan - Update (473 KB) Strategic Plan 2008 for the Town of Smiths Falls (329 KB)
Annual Reports
TREASURER’S REPORT: REMUNERATION & EXPENSES – 2009 (522 KB)
Forms & Permits
Delegation at Council/C.O.W. Meeting Application (156 KB)
General Information
2006 to 2010 Acting Mayors (33 KB) Election Results (32 KB)
Related Bylaws
General Bylaws
Accountability & Transparency By-law/Policy (271 KB)
Appointment of Members to Town of Smiths Falls Boards and Committees (73 KB)
By-law 8268-2009 Directional Sign Post Policy (322 KB)
By-Law 8271-2009 Water Bylaw (to establish and regulate) (109 KB)
By-Law 8286-2010 Amending By-Law 8279-2010 respecting Boards and Commissions (3.08 MB)
By-law Adopting Directional Sign Post Policy (284 KB)
By-law to Adopt a Tangible Capital Asset Policy (713 KB)
By-Law to Regulate Operation of Motorized Snow Vehicles in the Town of Smiths Falls (929 KB)
Bylaw to designate Community Safety Zones (26 KB)
Procedural By-law (103 KB)
Refreshment Vehicle By-law (51 KB)
Rickshaws/Pedicabs (By-law to Licence) (38 KB)
Strategic Plan 2008 for the Town of Smiths Falls (329 KB)
Tangible Capital Asset By-law (138 KB)
Water System By-Law (to establish and regulate) (109 KB)
FAQ
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When are Council meetings?? And can I attend?
SPECIAL / EMERGENCY MEETINGS OF COUNCIL The Mayor or Acting Mayor in his/her absence, may at any time summon a special meeting of Council. Forty-eight (48) hours written notice of all special meetings of Council shall be given to Members of Council and the media. The Mayor or Acting Mayor in his/her absence, may in the event of an emergency, call an emergency meeting of Council without giving forty-eight (48) hours written notice of the meeting provided that the Clerk has diligently attempted to advise all Members of Council immediately upon being advised of the intention of the Mayor or Acting Mayor to hold an emergency meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Committee of the Whole shall meet on a regular basis on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Municipal Complex. Special meetings of the Committee of the Whole may be held at any time at the call of the Mayor or Acting Mayor.
The public is encouraged and welcome to attend all meetings of Council.
How can I appear as a delegation?
How can I obtain a copy of a by-law?
When are tax bills sent/due?
Who do I contact if I feel my assessment is too high - or to change my school support?
