The City of Thunder Bay is governed by an elected Council of 13 members who serve for a four-year term: the Mayor, five Councillors at Large, and seven Ward Councillors. Together, they provide municipal representation for all citizens. The current term runs from 2022 - 2026.

Thunder Bay has three Standing Committees, of which each committee is comprised of the Mayor and four members of Council. The Standing Committees are on Growth, Finance and Administration and Quality of Life. Standing Committee meetings are held every second Tuesday. On alternate Tuesdays, meetings of City Council, which include all members, are held.

Find out more about the Municipal Election, view a calendar of upcoming meetings of City Council, Committees and Wards, read meeting agendas and minutes, and watch Council Meetings online.  

Get involved by learning more about Committees and Boards, requesting to speak before council, nominating someone for an award or recognition, or request the Mayor for your event. You can also learn more about City Wards, see the Council conflicts of interest registry, read about the City Council Code of Conduct, and view past Councils. 

View the  Procedural By-law 217-2025 for City Council and its Committees.
Infographic - City Council Decision Making Road Map 

View the City of Thunder Bay's Notice By-law 029-2009
Schedule A - Notice Requirements
Schedule B - Reference for Notice Requirements Found Elsewhere

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