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Our County

Weaves together 7 distinct, yet complementary towns, townships and municipalities.

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Council

Comprised of 7 elected mayors, including a Warden (head of council), Deputy Warden and Councillors.

Committees

Committees

6 standing committees meet each month to make recommendations to County Council.

Meetings

Meetings

County Council meetings are held once per month, typically on the 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Meet Your Council

Northumberland County Council is comprised of the mayors of each of the seven towns, townships or local municipalities within its boundaries. The head of County Council is called the Warden and who is elected annually from amongst its membership.

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Warden Brian Ostrander

Warden Brian Ostrander

Mayor of the Municipality of Brighton

Since 1992, Brian Ostrander has worked in the printing and publishing business, building business relationships and working to find new opportunities for business development in an industry that is in flux. Brian was first elected to Brighton Council in 2003. This is his second term as Mayor and County Councillor.
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