Council Resourcing Review

Consultation has concluded. The Council Resourcing Review Working Group presented its final report to City Council on April 7, 2026, available to read.

A microphone in Council chambers

The City of Kingston, through a Council Resourcing Review Working Group, is reviewing how Council members are resourced and compensated. This work will help ensure that elected officials have the support they need to serve effectively, while making public office accessible to a diverse range of candidates.

The working group is examining:

  • Roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Councillors
  • Appropriate remuneration
  • Workload, work-life balance, and administrative support needs
  • Options for part-time vs. full-time Council positions
  • Ways to encourage diversity and remove barriers for equity-deserving groups

Alongside a survey, working group members are connecting with Council members and support staff to understand real-world challenges and analyzing data from comparator municipalities. This evidence-based approach ensures recommendations reflect both community input and best practices.

After public engagement ends, the working group will finalize its recommendations and present them to Council by the end of Q1 2026.

Project Background

In 2008, Council directed staff to review Council remuneration each term to maintain fairness compared to similar municipalities. Citizen committees completed reviews in 2013, 2017 and 2021.

A microphone in Council chambers

The City of Kingston, through a Council Resourcing Review Working Group, is reviewing how Council members are resourced and compensated. This work will help ensure that elected officials have the support they need to serve effectively, while making public office accessible to a diverse range of candidates.

The working group is examining:

  • Roles and responsibilities of the Mayor and Councillors
  • Appropriate remuneration
  • Workload, work-life balance, and administrative support needs
  • Options for part-time vs. full-time Council positions
  • Ways to encourage diversity and remove barriers for equity-deserving groups

Alongside a survey, working group members are connecting with Council members and support staff to understand real-world challenges and analyzing data from comparator municipalities. This evidence-based approach ensures recommendations reflect both community input and best practices.

After public engagement ends, the working group will finalize its recommendations and present them to Council by the end of Q1 2026.

Project Background

In 2008, Council directed staff to review Council remuneration each term to maintain fairness compared to similar municipalities. Citizen committees completed reviews in 2013, 2017 and 2021.

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    Consultation has concluded. The Council Resourcing Review Working Group presented its final report to City Council on April 7, 2026, available to read.