Members of Council regularly meet at Council and Committee meetings to discuss issues such as policies, bylaws, the municipal budget, and major projects to be undertaken by staff. Council meetings begin at 5 p.m. unless indicated otherwise.
The public may attend or participate in any of these meetings (with the exception of closed meetings) - see the meeting schedule on the Council and Committees Calendar. Council may also hold special meetings - Notice will be provided on the municipal website.
Beginning March 22, 2022 Council will meet using a hybrid (in-person and electronic) meeting format. Members of Council, Staff and the Public may attend electronically via virtual meeting or in-person at the Municipal Administration Centre (1475 Concession 5, Kincardine).
The public is encouraged to continue watching Council electronically; however, please refer to the latest guidelines (Hybrid Meeting Safety Plan) if you intend to attend in person. Capacity limits may be reduced to ensure the safety of Council, Staff and the Public
The proceedings at the meetings of Council and Committees must follow the rules in the By-law.
Ward Map
Your Mayor & Councillors
The Council of the Municipality of Kincardine has nine members representing the public:
Kenneth Craig, Mayor
Andrea Clarke, Deputy Mayor
Click to e-mail Councillor Clarke
519-396-3468 ext. 7182
Rory Cavanagh, Councillor-At-Large
Click to e-mail Councillor Cavanagh
519-396-3468 ext. 7185
Mike Hinchberger, Councillor-At-Large
Click to e-mail Councillor Hinchberger
519-396-3468 ext. 7188
Jennifer Prenger, Councillor-At-Large
Click to e-mail Councillor Prenger
519-396-3468 ext. 7186
Beth Blackwell, Ward 1 Councillor
Click to e-mail Councillor Blackwell
519-396-3468 ext. 7189
Doug Kennedy, Ward 1 Councillor
Click to e-mail Councillor Kennedy
519-396-3468 ext. 7184
Bill Stewart, Ward 2 Councillor
Click to e-mail Councillor Stewart
519-396-3468 ext. 7183
Amanda Steinhoff-Gray, Ward 3 Councillor
Click to e-mail Councillor Steinhoff-Gray
519-396-3468 ext. 7187
Code of Conduct - Council and Members of Local Boards |
| The Council of the Municipality of Kincardine has adopted the Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Local Boards and Committee Members. The Code of Conduct demonstrates Council’s commitment to achieving the highest standards of conduct which is essential to maintaining and ensuring public trust and confidence in the Municipality’s decision-making and operations. Council and Local Board members shall act in an accountable and responsible manner, with integrity and fairness in the decision-making process.
The Municipality appointed Arid & Berlis LLP as Integrity Commissioner. The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to help ensure that Members of Council and Local Boards perform their functions in accordance with the Code of Conduct, and other s, rules or policies governing their ethical behaviour. The Request for Advice Form and the Formal Complaint Form/Affidavit are included as appendices within the adopted Code of Conduct Policy.
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Declaration of Interest Registry |
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The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires Members of Council to declare any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in relation to a matter under consideration. A pecuniary interest relating to a matter is one where there is a reasonable likelihood or expectation of financial loss or gain by the Member or related persons as defined in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The onus to declare a pecuniary interest rests with the member, and there is a time dedicated for these declarations on every meeting agenda. All members of Council, Committees or Local Boards must submit their disclosures of pecuniary interest in writing to the Clerk at the meeting or as soon as possible after the meeting during which they verbally disclose an interest using the Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Form. The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires that every municipality establish and maintain a registry of all declarations made by members at a Council, Committee or Board meeting. |
Council Remuneration |
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The Province of Ontario, through Section 284 of the Municipal Act, requires the Treasurer of the Municipality of Kincardine to file a statement of the total remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year to Councillors and persons appointed by Council to local boards, committees or any other body, by March 31st. These yearly reports are available below: Remuneration for the year of 2022 Remuneration for the year of 2020 Remuneration for the year of 2019 Remuneration for the year of 2018 Remuneration for the year of 2017 Remuneration for the year of 2016 |
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Submit Correspondence |
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You can submit correspondence to a specific council member by clicking on the names above or send to all by e-mailing clerk@kincardine.ca. |
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