The Regional Chair is appointed by members of Regional Council at the Inaugural (First Meeting) Meeting in accordance with section 233 of the Municipal Act, 2001. A member of Regional Council or any other person is eligible to be elected if they are:

• 18 years of age or older;
• a Canadian Citizen;
• a resident in the Region of Peel; and
• not disqualified by any legislation.

In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the following persons are disqualified from being elected Regional Chair:

• a judge of any court;
• a member of the Assembly as provided in the Legislative Assembly Act or of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada;
• except in accordance with Part III of the Public Service Act, a crown employee as defined in that Act; or
• an undischarged bankrupt or insolvent as defined under any legislative authority.