Top Left to right: Deputy Mayor Steve Berry, Councillor Kelley Bishara-Lacroix, Councillor Derek Lesser, Town Solicitor Greg Barro
Bottom left to right: Councillor Belle Hatfield, Councillor Wade Cleveland, Councillor Gil Dares, Mayor Pam Mood, CAO Jeff Gushue
Photo: Clifton Saulnier
Your Town Council has a Mayor, a Deputy Mayor, and five Councillors. Each member is elected for a four‑year term. Voters elect the Mayor and Councillors. The Deputy Mayor is chosen by a council motion. Councillors do not represent specific wards or neighbourhoods — they represent the whole town.
Meetings and committees Council and committee meetings happen regularly throughout the year. Most meetings are open to the public (with a few exceptions). We publish agendas and reports for council meetings at least 6 days before the meeting. Archived minutes and reports are available on our website.
Appointments and representation Council members may sit on local or regional boards and advisory committees. They can also represent Yarmouth with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM).
Role of the Mayor
The Mayor is the head of Town Council and has one vote. The Mayor provides leadership within the town and represents Yarmouth in relationships with provincial and federal governments.
Role of Town Council
Town Council represents the public and works to improve Yarmouth’s economic, social, and cultural well‑being. Council develops and reviews policies and programs, promotes accountability and transparency, and raises issues that matter to residents. We encourage you to learn more about how our Council works and join our regular meetings.
