Regional
Regional Chair
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Exact method
- Head of council. The most recent chairs were appointed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Municipal Act, 2001, s. 218.3); the Minister will appoint the chair for the term beginning 15 November 2026 (Better Regional Governance Act, 2026; s. 218.1), with 'strong chair' powers.
- Seats
- 1
Sources
- ontario.ca · checked Municipal Act, 2001, ss. 218, 218.1-218.3 (upper-tier council composition and head of council), e-Laws consolidation 2026-06-08 For: Regional Chair
- niagararegion.ca · checked Niagara Region, Governance Changes in Niagara page (Better Regional Governance Act passed 7 May 2026), retrieved 2026-10-11 For: Regional Chair
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