The Township of Seguin is governed by an elected Council consisting of a Mayor and 6 Councillors currently serving a four-year term (2018 - 2022).
Our Council makes decisions affecting the community and the services provided by the Township of Seguin.
Our Council and Township staff are always available to assist you in accessing our programs and services.
Please refer to the Council & Township Meetings Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
Council agendas are posted on our website and on the Municipal Office Lobby Bulletin Board prior to the Township of Seguin Council Meeting. Council minutes are posted in draft format once prepared.
The Township of Seguin Council Code of Conduct was created to provide guidelines to the Head of Council and Members of Council to assist with the orderly decision making process and obligations of Council.
As of March 1, 2019, amendments to section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001 required the Municipality to adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the relationship between Members of Council and the Officers and Staff of the Municipality. Council-Staff Relations Policy
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The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, as amended Section 5.1 states at a meeting at which a member discloses an interest under Section 5 of the Act, or as soon as possible afterwards, the member shall file a written statement of the interest and its general nature. And Section 6 (1) of the Act states every declaration of interest and the general nature thereof made under Section 5 shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting by the Clerk. This has been and is the practice of Seguin Township Council. On March 1, 2019, the day named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by adding the following section: Registry Access to registry As the Act requires as of March 1, 2019 a registry to be kept and made available to the public, Seguin Township is begining a registry as of January, 2018.
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A new Council was elected in Seguin on October 22, 2018. The current Mayor and Council for the Township of Seguin are as follows:
| Mayor - Ann MacDiarmid |
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I have grown up spending summers in Seguin and have been a ratepayer since 1982 and built my permanent home here in 2014. I am a passionate and involved resident of Seguin having served on the Seguin Committee of Adjustment, The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation, Safe Quiet Lakes and my lake association. I am an experienced CEO who has reported to the federal and provincial cabinets and several municipal councils throughout Canada. I bring a business and communications background to my role as Mayor. I am honoured to have been elected Mayor and will do everything in my power to fulfill the trust and responsibility that the citizens of Seguin have placed in me. I promise to act with integrity and transparency to ensure that we protect our natural environment, keep taxes low and help Seguin grow. I will work hard with my fellow councillors and our neighbouring municipalities to ensure that affordable high-speed internet and the extension of the natural gas pipeline become realities. I know the importance of more affordable housing and accessible daycare. I believe that the time has come to build a swimming pool and recreation centre as part of our growth infrastructure. As your mayor, I will work hard to build respect for Seguin, its Council and its Councillors, staff and all of the people in and around Seguin. I promise to lead by example. It is my responsibility to ensure that trust grows throughout our Township. I welcome the opportunity to talk to anyone. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me. My contact information is below. I can be reached in my office at the Township office:
Mayor MacDiarmid's Inaugural Address (pdf) Boards & Committees911 Management Committee ContactAnn MacDiarmid Council General Inquiries: Phone: (705) 732-4300 |
| Councillor Ward 1 - Daryle Moffatt |
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Daryle Moffatt was elected as the Councillor of Ward 1 in Seguin Township in 2018. Daryle, and his wife Jacqueline have been in Seguin Township since 1998 on Little Otter Lake. They came to Seguin Township and found neighbours across the lake knowing friends from where Daryle grew-up in Norval. Daryle is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant and has his own tax consulting practise that specializes in corporate and personal taxation. I am honoured that the residents of Ward 1 have given me the opportunity to contribute towards making Seguin Township an even better place to live and am dedicated to representing the interests of my constituents in Ward 1 and I look forward to moving the township forward. Boards & CommitteesFoley Recreation Committee ContactDaryle Moffatt |
| Councillor Ward 2 - Art Coles |
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Art and his partner have lived in Seguin Township on a seasonal basis since 1995 and full time since 2008 living on Otter Lake. Art has had 10 Years as a department head for the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Chaired a team of Municipal Department heads from 7 cities through the new City Of Toronto Amalgamation process, was 5 years as General Manager of Property and Real Estate for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and was a Financial Planning Consultant for 8 years. In addition, he was 8 years on the board of the Otter Lake Rate Payers Association, 4 years as President and 4 years on the Seguin Finance Committee. Boards & CommitteesRose Point Recreational Trail Committee ContactArt Coles Council General Inquiries Phone: (705) 732-4300 |
| Councillor Ward 3 - Rod Osborne |
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Rod, and wife Linda, have been cottagers on Turtle Lake since 1976 and in 1995 they became year round residents. They're the happy parents of two grown children residing in Bracebridge. Rod is dedicated to representing the interests of his constituents in Ward 3 and looks forward to making Seguin an even better place in which to live during the rest of this Council term. Boards & CommitteesHumphrey Recreation Committee ContactRod Osborne Council General Inquiries Phone: (705) 732-4300 |
| Councillor Ward 4 - Terry Fellner |
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| Councillor Ward 5 - Ted Collins |
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Ted is a former Professional Firefighter and successful small business owner, operating Custom Boat Works, a boat distribution company that he started from the ground up 14 years ago. CBW co-ordinates the design, manufacturing and delivery of engineered vessels for clients such as Canadian Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of the Environment, Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue Services, Private Corporations and Recreational Customers throughout North America. "I know firsthand the commitment and dedication you need to be successful and this is why I have what it takes to work hard for the people of this community." Ted and his wife Ana have lived on Maple Lake in Maple Lake Estates Orrville since 1996. They have two children; Gillian and Jackson. They bought their home to start a family, away from the busyness of the big city. It wasn't too soon after moving here when they both sensed the strong community bond that surrounded them.
The staff and council have been successful in so many ways over the years in bringing us a top-notch municipality. I am honoured that the residents of Ward 5 have given me the opportunity to continue and contribute towards the best quality of life legacy we all enjoy today. My sincere gratitude for your support over the next four years as Councillor. Boards & CommitteesOrrville Recreation Committee ContactTed Collins Council General Inquiries Phone: (705) 732-4300 |
| Councillor Ward 6 - Gail Finnson |
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Boards & CommitteesCemetery Committee ContactGail Finnson Council General Inquiries Phone: (705) 732-4300 |
Ann MacDiarmid was elected Mayor of Seguin in 2018.
Rod Osborne was elected as the Councillor of Ward 3 in Seguin Township in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. Previously Rod served as a municipal Councillor in the Muskoka District from 1991 until 1994. Rod owns and operates a telecommunications company based in Seguin Township.
Ted Collins was elected as the Councillor of Ward 5 in Seguin Township in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.
"I love where I live and what this community stands for which is why I come to you with an open mind, a sense of fairness, logical thinking and a willingness to work."
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