Council Orientation Guide
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Being a Peterborough County Councillor can come with a substantial learning curve. There is a lot of information required to fulfil the role. The Orientation Guide contains all the details, instructions and guidance needed to succeed and it's all located here.
Bookmark this page for future use during your term on County Council.
Thank you, for being part of our team and helping us make a better Peterborough County to live, work and play in.
Dear County Council member,
Whether newly elected, in a new role at County Council, or a long-standing Council member, there is certainly a lot of information that you will need to perform your duties.
As staff, we are committed to providing you with all of the information you need to be successful in your role!
We have prepared this webpage with links to pertinent information about the County, our shared services and some of our master plans. Should there be anything that you can’t find or need assistance with please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Welcome and welcome back! We look forward to working with you over the next four years to support our community and advance our region.
Sincerely,
Sheridan Graham, CMO
Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer
Vision Statement
Peterborough County is a very special place for people, where planning and stewardship protect a diverse landscape, lifestyle and sense of community.
To achieve this vision, the County will:
- Respect and protect its traditions of rural lifestyle
- Maintain and enhance its quality of life through managed orderly growth and development
- Protect the integrity of the environment
- Preserve and promote the County’s heritage and culture
- Provide an efficient, helpful, cost-effective form of County Government
Adopted by County Council at its meeting September 4, 1991
Who we are
How we do business
Shared & Joint Services
Consolidated Municipal Services Management Agreement Social Services
Peterborough County Council Portal
Agendas, Minutes and Council related policies and more!
Money, Money, Money
Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus
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Phone: 705-743-0380
Email: info@ptbocounty.ca
470 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3M3
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