Council & Government
Your elected Council, meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and municipal administration.
Your Council
Regular Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office, 12 Harbour Street. Meetings are open to the public and livestreamed on the Village YouTube channel.
Mayor
Edith Cranmore
Serving her second term, Mayor Cranmore chairs Council and represents Birchbay on the County roads and economic development committees.
ecranmore@birchbay.canadawebs.ca
613-555-0161
Councillor
Silas Warbrick
Portfolio: Public Works & Environment. Lifelong Birchbay resident and retired contractor.
swarbrick@birchbay.canadawebs.ca
613-555-0162
Councillor
Nayana Rellick
Portfolio: Recreation & Community Wellness. Local business owner and volunteer coach.
nrellick@birchbay.canadawebs.ca
613-555-0163
Councillor
Gord Tammerlane
Portfolio: Planning & Heritage. Chairs the Committee of Adjustment.
gtammerlane@birchbay.canadawebs.ca
613-555-0164
Councillor
Amara Chenwick
Portfolio: Finance & Audit. Chartered Professional Accountant.
achenwick@birchbay.canadawebs.ca
613-555-0165
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are posted the Friday before each meeting. Minutes are posted following adoption at the next regular meeting. (Sample documents shown for demonstration.)
| Meeting | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Council | July 14, 2026 | Agenda (PDF) · Minutes (PDF) |
| Regular Council | June 9, 2026 | Agenda (PDF) · Minutes (PDF) |
| Special Council — 2026 Budget | April 28, 2026 | Agenda (PDF) · Minutes (PDF) · Budget Package (PDF) |
| Regular Council | April 14, 2026 | Agenda (PDF) · Minutes (PDF) |
Municipal Administration
By-laws & policies
Frequently requested by-laws — noise, animal control, open-air burning, property standards, and the comprehensive zoning by-law — are available from the Municipal Office. Committee of Adjustment applications are heard the first Wednesday of each month.