News Release: August 15, 2018
Peel Regional Chair to be appointed by Regional Council
BRAMPTON, ON. (August 15, 2018) - On August 14, 2018, the Better Local Government Act, 2018 (Bill 5) containing a series of local government reforms, received Royal Assent. As a result, the head of council of some regional municipalities, including the Region of Peel, will be appointed by the members of Council at the first meeting of the Regional Council for the 2018-2022 term of council. There will be no public election of the Peel Regional Chair.
Candidates for Peel Regional Chair will be nominated by a member of Regional Council at the first Regional Council meeting on Dec. 6, 2018. The Regional Clerk will not be accepting nominations for the Regional Chair position prior to this meeting.
Information for previously registered candidates
The Region is waiting for the provincial government to provide information for the registered candidates regarding refunds of the nomination fee and filing of financial statements. It will be posted on our website once it becomes available.
The Region of Peel will continue to deliver the critically important public services every day to build a Community for Life for our residents.
Media Contacts:
Bethany Lee
Manager, Strategic Client Communications, Corporate Services
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 8556
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
