Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review

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Lambton Shore is seeking your input regarding the size of Council going forward for the 2022 Municipal Election. This review is important as it can alter how our community is represented at Council and does take into consideration, non-permanent residents.

Here is how you can be involved:

  1. Online Survey
    • Survey will be live to November 25, 2020
  2. In-Person Public Consultation and Information Session
    • November 12, 2020 at Thomas Hall, Legacy Centre, Thedford – 5:00 to 7:00 pm   **must pre-register in order to attend** Email Roberta Brandon or call 519-243-1400 or 1-866-943-1400 ext 8412
  3. Virtual Public Consultation and Information Session

How & Why of the Review

Early in their term, Council adopted their 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities.  The document identifies a number of priorities that Council wishes to focus efforts and resources during their term.  Included in the area of Governance and Organizational Management, Council indicated that they wish to review the current ward structure and size of Council.

In 2020, Council received two staff reports which recommended an independent review of Lambton Shores Council Composition and Ward Boundaries.  The review focuses on the two issues identified by Council being ward boundaries/configuration and the composition of Council. 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores has engaged Andrew Sancton Consulting to conduct a comprehensive Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review. The review will provide Council with a report identifying alternative models for consideration along with a recommendation of the structure that best provides for equitable and effective representation for Lambton Shores to consider moving into the 2022 Municipal Election.

Staff Report 03-2020 Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

Staff Report 10-2020 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review Request for Proposal

At its meeting of September 29, 2020, Andrew Sancton Consulting presented their preliminary report to Council which provided information with respect to the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review.

Preliminary Report
Preliminary Report Presentation
Supplementary Report – Deputy Mayor Position

Public Consultation

The voters of Lambton Shores will have three (3) separate opportunities to provide their comments, ideas and input to the consultant team:

  1. Online Survey
    • Survey will be live to November 25, 2020
  2. In-Person Public Consultation and Information Session
    • November 12, 2020 at Thomas Hall, Legacy Centre, Thedford – 5:00 to 7:00 pm   **must pre-register in order to attend** Email Roberta Brandon or call 519-243-1400 or 1-866-943-1400 ext 8412
  3. Virtual Public Consultation and Information Session

Background Information

Lambton Shores’ Ward Boundaries have not been reviewed since amalgamation in 2001.

Council of the Municipality of Lambton Shores is comprised of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and seven Councillors.

Currently, seven Councillors are elected to represent the seven wards. One Councillor for each ward and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected at large.

Source: Lambton Shores – Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review