The Township of Lanark Highlands has 7 members of Council. The Reeve and Councillors are elected by the constituents of the Township and serve a 4-year term.
It is the role of Council to:
- Represent the public and consider the well-being and interests of the municipality;
- Develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality;
- Determine which services the municipality provides;
- Ensure that administrative policies, practices and procedures and controllership policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of council;
- Ensure the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of the senior management of the municipality;
- Maintain the financial integrity of the municipality; and
- Carry out the duties of council that are set out by various pieces of legislation.
Peter McLaren, Reeve
Phone: 613‑259‑3139
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- North Lanark Joint Planning Committee
County:
- Lanark County Agricultural Advisory Working Group
Bill King
Deputy Reeve
Phone: 613‑259-3001
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- Lanark Highlands Public Library Board
County:
- Valley Heartland Board of Directors,
- Community Forest Sub-Committee
Ron Closs
Ward One
Phone: 613‑259-220‑7498
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- North Lanark Joint Planning Committee,
- Lanark & District Museum Board,
- Lanark County OPP Detachment Board
Steve Roberts
Ward Two
Phone: 613‑769‑0382
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- Arnprior Library Board
Allison Vereyken
Ward Three
Phone: 613‑281-8463
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- Middleville Museum Board,
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Marina Summers
Ward Four
Phone: 613‑715-0183
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- Recreation Advisory Committee
Jeannie Kelso
Ward Five
Phone: 613‑278‑1391
Email:
Responsibilities:
Township:
- Committee of Adjustment,
- Lanark Highlands Youth Centre Inc.,
- Municipal Grants Committee
Council Resources
Who can become a Council member?
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- a local resident or taxpayer in the Township of Lanark Highlands
How can someone become a Council member?
Lanark Highlands Council members are elected at large on a 4-year term. Our next municipal election will occur in October 2026. Individuals interested in running for Council are encouraged to reach out to the Clerk for more information.
Why become a Council member?
Serving on Council means more than just attending meetings. It can be a time consuming, demanding and challenging job. It’s important to remember that you are not alone. You are one member of a team.
By working with your fellow Councillors and Administration staff, you make the policies that direct planning, financing and community services relating to the welfare or interests of the residents of the community as a whole.
