The following is a brief resume of Whitby's governmental structure. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Clerk's Division of the Corporate Services Department at 905-430-4315.

• Committee Calendar:
• Council and Committee Agendas, Minutes and Reports ~ 2010
• Council and Committee Frequently Asked Questions
• Committee Schedule, Archives:
• Council and Committee Meeting Schedule ~ 2009
• Council and Committee Meeting Schedule ~ 2008
• Agenda and Minutes Archive ~ 2007
• Agenda and Minutes Archive ~ 2006

Mayor

The Mayor is the Head of Council and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. The position of Mayor differs from that of other members of Council to the extent that this office has duties placed on it by statute, as well as, certain powers of an executive nature not possessed by other members of Council. By virtue of this office, the Mayor is a member of other local boards and is able to exert some influence over their deliberations as well as communicate their views to Council.

It is the duty of the Mayor to cause laws of the Municipality to be executed and obeyed, oversee the conduct of all subordinate officers and recommend to Council measures, which improve the finances, health, security, cleanliness, comfort and ornamentation of the Municipality. It is the duty of the Mayor to preside at all meetings of Council and preserve order.

Whitby Town Council

The Council is composed of eight members. The Mayor and three Regional Councillors are elected at large. The four remaining Councillors are elected by Ward. Decisions of Council require support from a majority of the members present at a meeting, but in certain cases, the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of Council is required. Council must have at least five (5) members present to conduct its business.

Mayor and Councillors can be contacted through email at: council@whitby.ca

Wards

Use Explore Whitby to view the Town's designated wards. View Wards

Committees of Council

Council has three standing committees, including:

• Operations Committee:
• Councillor S. M. Pitchforth, Chair
• Councillor S. A. Scott
• Councillor E. Roy
• Mayor P. Perkins
• Deputy Mayor J. E. Drumm

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• Planning and Development Committee:
• Councillor L. Coe, Chair
• Councillor D. Mitchell
• Mayor P. Perkins
• Deputy Mayor J. E. Drumm

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• Management Committee:
• Mayor P. Perkins, Chair
• Deputy Mayor J. E. Drumm
• Councillor D. Mitchell
• Councillor S. M. Pitchforth

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are ex-officio members of Operations and Planning & Development Committees.

Council Functions

Whitby Council has responsibility for the processing of development applications, subdivision plans, zoning by-laws and various studies provided for in the Town's Official Plan. Whitby Council is the authority in charge of local streets and sidewalks, storm drainage, fire protection, animal control, parks and recreation and garbage collection, as well as the granting of business, marriage and lottery licences. Property owners pay their tax bills to the Town. In addition, building and plumbing permits are secured from the Town.

Chair of Town Departments

Each of the Councillors is the Chair of a particular municipal department. The Chair and Head of each department confer with each other on departmental matters. However, all Department Heads report to the Administrator and Council as a whole.

Contact:

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby
Municipal Building
575 Rossland Road East, Whitby L1N 2M8

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Whitby Town Council
Tel: 905-668-5803
Toronto Line: 905-686-2621
Fax: 905-686-7005

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Economic Development Division
Email: ecdev@whitby.ca
General Inquiry: info@whitby.ca

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The Regional Municipality of Durham
www.region.durham.on.ca