Council

Town of Greater Napanee Council consists of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five members Council (one elected in each ward) who are elected every four years.

The Mayor and Council decide on policy matters for the Town of Greater Napanee.

Council's term of office began on December 4, 2018 

(Back Row - From Left to Right: Councillor Bob Norrie, Councillor John McCormack, Councillor Terry Richardson, Councillor Dave Pinnell Jr. / Front Row - From Left to Right: Deputy Mayor Max Kaiser, Mayor Marg Isbester, Councillor Ellen Johnson)

Office of the Mayor
124 John Street, P.O. Box 97, Napanee, ON, K7R 3L4
Telephone: 613-561-2975
Fax: 613-354-6545
Email Mayor Isbester

124 John Street, P.O. Box 97, Napanee, ON, K7R 3L4
Telephone: 613-328-5954
Fax: 613-354-6545
Email Councillor Norrie

The Town of Greater Napanee is divided into five wards. Find out which Ward you're in, or who your Ward's Councillor is, by visiting our Find My Ward page.

Ward Boundary Descriptions:

The Corporation of the Town of Greater Napanee Ward Boundary descriptions - Schedule 'A' to By-law No. 02-76, as amended by OMB August 4, 2006, are as follows:

Ward 1

• Switzerville Road at the west side of conc. 7 lot 21, north to County Road 2;
• East to include the southerly portion of lot 21 to lot 30 to the Loyalist Township boundary;
• South to Lake Ontario;
• West along Lake Ontario, including all of former south Adolphustown;
• East along the south side of Hay Bay to the east side of conc. 4 lot 12 former North Fredericksburgh;
• North along the east side of concessions 3 & 4 lot 12 to the north end lot 13 conc. 3 former North Fredericksburgh;
• East to County Road 8;
• East to the centre line of the Old Hamburg Road;
• North along the east side of the Old Hamburg road to Switzerville Road;
• East along the centre line of Switerville Road

Ward 2

• The most westerly tip of north Adolphustown west side of lot 26 con. 4 of former Adolphustown;
• In a north-easterly direction following the shore line to the east side of lot 16 conc. 6 (formerly North Fredericksburgh);
• South to the centre line of Palace Road;
• North-easterly to the centre line of County Road 2;
• Easterly to the east side of lot 20, conc. 7;
• Southerly along the east side of lot 20 to the centre line of Switzerville Road;
• Westerly along the centre line of Switzerville Road to the centre line of the Old Hamburg Road;
• Southerly along the Old Hamburg Road to the intersection of the CNR line;
• Westerly along the northern boundary of the third concession of former North Fredericksburgh to the south west corner of lot 13 conc. 6;
• South between the boundaries of lot 12 & 13 to Hay Bay;
• Westerly along the north shore of Hay Bay, inclusive of all islands in the Bay, to the south-westerly tip of North Adolpushtown.

Ward 3

• Commencing where the north shore of the Napanee River intersects with the extension of the boundary between lot 19 and 20, conc. 1 (former Township of Richmond);
• West along the shore of the Napanee River, including all islands, to the Deseronto boundary;
• North to the Tween Township boundary, along the east side of the Tyendinaga Township boundary;
• East along the south side of the Tweed Township boundary, to the Stone Mills Township boundary;
• South to the centre line of County Road 1 east;
• West along County Road 1 east to the centre line of Highway 401;
• West along Highway 401 to the centre line of the unnamed road allowance that is the southerly extension of Pringle's Side Road south of Highway 401;
• South to the centre line of County Road 1 west;
• East along County Road 1 west to the east side of lot 18, conc. 2 (former Township of Richmond);
• South to the Grand Trunk rail line;
• West along the Grand Trunk rail line to the east side of lot 16, conc. 2;
• South to the centre line of Bridge Street west;
• East on bridge Street west to the east side of lot 19, conc. 1 (former Township of Richmond);
• South to the Napanee River

Ward 4

• Commencing where the south shore of the Napanee River intersects with the extension of the boundary between lot 19 and 20, conc. 1 (former township of Richmond);
• North to Bridge Street west;
• West along the centre line of Bridge Street west to the boundary between lot 16 and 17, conc. 1 (former Township of Richmond);
• North to the old Grand Trunk rail line;
• East along the rail line to the boundary between lot 18 and 19, conc. 1 (former Township of Richmond);
• North to County Road 1;
• West along County Road 1 to the southerly extension of Pringle's Side Road;
• North to Highway 401;
• East along Highway 401 to Centre Street (Highway 41);
• South along the centre line of Centre Street (Highway 41) to the centre line of County Road 9;
• West to the boundary between lot 16 and 17, conc. 6 (former Township of North Fredericksburgh);
• North to the south shore of the Napanee River;
• West along the south side of the Napanee River to the point of origin

Ward 5

• North of the centre line of Palace Road;
• East of the centre line of Centre Street (County Road 41);
• North to the centre line of Highway 401;
• East to Newburgh Road (County Road 1);
• East along County Road 1 to the Loyalist Township boundary;
• South along the western boundary of Loyalist Township to Highway 401;
• Easterly from the 401 to the west side of lot 21, conc. 7 (former North Fredericksburgh Township) at County Road 2;
• Northwest along the centre line of County Road 2 to the centre line of Palace Road;
• West along the centre line pf Palace Roas to the centre line of Centre Street

The Town of Greater Napanee recognizes a Member of Council’s right to take leave for the Members’ pregnancy, the birth of the Member’s child or the adoption of a child by the Member in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001. 

Policy Statement

The Town of Greater Napanee recognizes a Member of Council’s right to take leave for the Members’ pregnancy, the birth of the Member’s child or the adoption of a child by the Member in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.

Purpose

This policy provides guidance on how the Town of Greater Napanee addresses a Member’s pregnancy or parental leave in a manner that respects a Member’s statutory role as an elected representative.

Application

In accordance with Section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001, this policy applies to Members of Council.

Definitions

Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave: an absence of 20 consecutive weeks or less as a result of a Member’s pregnancy, the birth of a Member’s child or the adoption of a child by the Member in accordance with Section 259 (1/1) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Procedures

The Town of Greater Napanee supports a Member of Council’s right to pregnancy and/or parental leave in keeping with the following principles:

1. A Member of Council is elected to represent the interest of their constituents.
2. A Member’s pregnancy and/or parental leave does not require Council approval and their office cannot be declared vacant as a result of the Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave.
3. The Member is entitled to continue to receive communication from the Town(Council packages, email, meeting invitations), as if the member were not on leave, in accordance with the wishes of the Member.
4. A Member of Council on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave reserves the right to participate as a Member at any time during their leave.
5. A Member of Council on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave shall continue to be paid and continue to have expenses paid in accordance with any Council expense policy.

Where a Member of Council will be absent due to a Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave the Member shall provide written notice to the Town Clerk outlining the expected duration of leave including a potential start date and return date.
It is understood that under emergent circumstances, a Member may not be able to submit the appropriate notice before the Leave commences. Each Member shall nonetheless endeavor to provide the appropriate notice in advance of any Leave or as soon as possible after commencing the Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. The Town Clerk will provide the Mayor/Designate and Human Resources with a copy of any written notice.
Council shall make temporary appointments to fill any vacancies of the member to Committees, Boards, Task Force, Project Teams or other meetings or activities of the Member.
Notwithstanding, at any point in time during a Member’s Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave, the member can provide written notice to the Town Clerk of their intent to lift any of the Council-approved, temporary appointments. The Member shall inform the Town Clerk, with proper notice, on any changes regarding their return date.

Exclusions

This policy does not apply to Town staff, members of Local Boards/Committees or The Town of Greater Napanee Police Services Board.

Section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as revised by Bill 69 requires that the Town adopt and maintain a policy with respect to the pregnancy and parental leaves of Members of Council. The Town Clerk shall be responsible for monitoring the application of the policy