Municipal Council

2024-2028 Term

Boundary Review

Antigonish County is divided into electoral districts. Currently, there are ten districts, and each district is represented by a member of Council. Provincial legislation requires that the boundaries of the districts are reviewed every eight years, to make sure that districts are as equal in the number of electors as possible. With the growth and movement of people in Antigonish County, the district boundaries need to be changed.

To view a map of the district boundaries click here.

To learn more about the 2025 Boundary Review, see the webpage here: https://antigonishcounty.ca/boundary-review-2025/ 

Municipal Code of Conduct for Elected Officials

In December 2024, Council adopted the model Code of Conduct for elected officials through Policy 51: Municipal Code of Conduct for Elected Officials. The purpose of the Code is to outline expectations for the behaviour of elected Council members as they carry out their duties and make decisions in the best interests of their constituents. As required under provincial legislation, the Municipality has appointed legal counsel to manage any complaints or investigations related to the Code of Conduct.

If you wish to file a complaint, please contact:
Charles Thompson 
Burchell MacDougall LLP
cthompson@burchellmacdougall.com
T.902-896-7543   F.902-843-4307

Strategic Priorities

In February 2025, Municipal Council took part in a Strategic Priority Setting exercise. If strategic planning is the roadmap, Strategic Priority Setting is the vehicle to reach the destination. In fact, it is a tool to narrow the array of choices facing a local government amidst limited resources.

To support Council in this process, a Priority Setting Workshop was held, facilitated by Dr. Gordon McIntosh of the Local Government Leadership Institute. The session identified specific priorities for Council to address in the short term (NOW), as well as those to focus on NEXT and LATER as resources allow.

The Strategic Priorities outlined in the linked document are based on a shared community vision of Antigonish as articulated in the Municipality’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan:

“Antigonish is a vibrant, safe, diverse and affordable community, caring in nature, proud in its heritage and committed to sustainability. Central to this vision are our values of preserving a high quality of life and well-being of our citizens, celebrating our heritage and culture, protecting our natural environment, enhancing learning opportunities and working collectively and peacefully to advance prosperity.”

The Priorities identified here will serve to guide Council for the remainder of the current term and shape staff work.