North Saanich is governed by a Municipal Council comprised of a Mayor and six Councillors. Under the Community Charter, a municipal council must provide good government; services its citizens need and want; stewardship for its public assets; and a positive economic, social and environmental climate.
2026-2030 Mayor and Council
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Front: Councillor Jane Burnes, Mayor Jack McClintock, Councillor Jim Woolford
Responsibilities of the Mayor
The mayor is the head and chief executive officer of the municipality. In addition to the mayor’s responsibilities as a member of council, the mayor has the following responsibilities:
- to provide leadership to the council, including by recommending bylaws, resolutions and other measures that, in the mayor’s opinion, may assist the peace, order and good government of the municipality
- to communicate information to the council
- to preside at council meetings when in attendance
- to provide, on behalf of the council, general direction to municipal officers respecting implementation of municipal policies, programs and other directions of the council
- to establish standing committees in accordance with the Community Charter
- to suspend municipal officers and employees in accordance with the Community Charter
- to reflect the will of council and to carry out other duties on behalf of the council
- to carry out other duties assigned by or under legislation
Responsibilities of Council Members
Council members have the following responsibilities:
- to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality and its community
- to contribute to the development and evaluation of the policies and programs of the municipality respecting its services and other activities
- to participate in council meetings, committee meetings and meetings of other bodies to which the member is appointed
- to carry out other duties assigned by the council
- to carry out other duties assigned by or under the legislation
Contact Mayor and Council
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