Council & Committees
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Brampton’s City Council is composed of the Mayor and ten Councillors - four City Councillors and six Regional Councillors. They are elected to Council for a four-year term.
The Mayor is elected by voters from all parts of the City. The Councillors are elected by voters within their specific wards.
To view Brampton's ward map of the ten municipal wards click here.
The Mayor and the six Regional Councillors are members of both Brampton's City Council and the Region of Peel Council. These are two tiers of local government providing services to Brampton residents. Legislation determines the services for which each is responsible. To view the different levels of governments and their responsibilities, click here.
 Role of Council |
It is the role of council,
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to represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality;
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to develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality;
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to determine which services the municipality provides;
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to ensure that administrative policies, practices and procedures and controllership policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of council;
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to ensure the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of the senior management of the municipality;
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to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality.
| | Role of The Mayor |
As the head of council, it is the Mayor's role,
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to act as chief executive officer of the municipality;
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to preside over council meetings so that its business can be carried out efficiently and effectively;
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to provide leadership to the council;
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to represent the municipality at official function
As chief executive officer of a municipality, the head of council shall,
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uphold and promote the purposes of the municipality;
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promote public involvement in the municipality’s activities;
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act as the representative of the municipality both within and outside the municipality, and promote the municipality locally, nationally and internationally; and
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participate in and foster activities that enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of the municipality and its residents.
| | Role of Committees |
Brampton’s governance structure is based on the committee system. At committee meetings, Councillors may hear from the public, ask questions, receive advice from staff and experts, discuss issues, and develop recommendations for Council’s approval.
- Committee meetings are open to the public. Click here to check the schedule of meetings and agendas.
- To find out how to be listed as a speaker at a committee meeting, Contact the Clerk’s Office.
- Recommendations from a committee are forwarded to Council for final approval.
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