Burlington City Council is the governing body for the city, with seven members elected by the residents of Burlington for a four-year term of office through the municipal election process. The seven members of Council include the mayor and six councillors who represent each of the city's six wards.
Learn about our Council members, standing committees of Council, how to watch or get involved at meetings and more.
Council members and wards
While all City Council members are involved in resolving city-wide issues, councillors are directly responsible for ensuring that the issues concerning the residents in each of their six wards are voiced. Council members are also actively involved in many boards and committees, and are all members of Halton Regional Council where they have direct input into decision-making related to the delivery of services and programs for Halton Region.
Discover our Council members and wards, and find out who your councillor is based on the ward you live in.
Make a request with the mayor
You can make a request with the Mayor's Office, such as:
- Asking about an issue or concern, or requesting a meeting
- Requesting a congratulatory letter or certificate
- Requesting a flag raising
- Requesting an invitation to an event
- Requesting a proclamation
- Requesting a pier lighting
- Requesting a visit by governments of other cities and countries to learn more about our policies, processes and best practices
Accountability and transparency
We are committed to maintaining transparency in our information and accountability in our processes. Discover more about our:
- Codes of conduct
- Conflict of Interest Registry
- Council renumeration, expenses and gifts remuneration
- Closed meeting investigations
- Freedom of information processes
- Integrity Commissioner and Office of the Ombudsman
Standing committees of Council
City Council conducts its business using the standing committee system. The City has five standing committees that offer policy and operational recommendations to Council on an ongoing basis. For a decision to pass, Council requires support from a majority of the members present at the meeting.
Our standing committees include:
- Audit Committee
- Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee
- Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee
- Council Workshop Committee
- Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee
Council and committee meetings
Members of Council meet for regularly scheduled Council and committee meetings. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are open to the public. Learn when and where meetings take place, how you can request to speak at a meeting, and view meeting agendas and minutes.