At the Wednesday, January 27, 2021 county council meeting, Township of Cramahe Mayor Mandy Martin was sworn in as 2021 Deputy Warden for Northumberland County. Deputy Warden Martin accepted the nomination for this role at the December meeting of Council.
“I am honoured to take on the responsibilities of Deputy Warden for the com-ing year and I thank my Council colleagues for their nomination and support,” states Deputy Warden Martin. “In 2021, County Council will continue to navigate the complexities of advancing core municipal priorities and providing key services while evaluating policies and programs to support our residents and staff through this ongoing global pandemic. With the promise of COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, we will continue to engage with our health care partners to support local roll-out, and we will prioritize actions that stimulate economic recovery.
“I firmly believe in the strength of our intermunicipal collaboration to affect positive change and deliver value for the residents of Northumberland. It is a privilege to take on this leadership role, and I look forward to working with staff and supporting the Warden in steering the important work taking place at the County Council table.”
Mandy Martin has been a sitting member of County Council since 2018, when she was first elected Mayor of the Township of Cramahe. Raised primarily in Gore’s Landing on the south shore of Rice Lake, she is now a resident of Colborne.
The Deputy Warden has over 40 years’ experience as a communications and marketing professional, including nearly a decade working with Ontario Hydro before shifting to an extensive career in journalism. Driven to make a difference in her community, she also has a history of active volunteerism, including roles with the Northumberland United Way, Northumberland Children’s Aid Society, Northumberland Big Sisters, Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation, the Royal Canadian Legion Colborne and Decisions for the Great Lakes (Kingston).
The role of Northumberland County Deputy Warden was introduced in 2020 as part of a host of changes to Council governance that also included the introduction of a Standing Committee structure. The Deputy Warden ensures business continuity when the Warden is absent, and shares in the meeting and event responsibilities previously fulfilled exclusively by the Warden.
As with the role of Warden, the role of Deputy Warden is a one-year term fulfilled by one of the seven members of County Council. The Deputy Warden is appointed based on a vote by Council or, in the case of a single candidate for each position, an acclamation.
For more information about Deputy Warden Martin and other members of Northumberland County Council, please visit: Northumberlandcounty.ca/ MeetYourCouncil.
Author: Pete Fisher
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