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## Deputy Warden Terms of Office Policy
Section 16(1) of the Municipal Government Act requires the selection of a deputy warden of the Municipality be chosen by the council members from among themselves.
## 1. Purpose
Section 16 (2) of the Municipal Government Act requires that prior to the selection of a deputy mayor or deputy warden, the council shall determine the term of office of the deputy mayor or deputy warden.
## 2. Term of Office
- i. The term of office for Deputy Warden of the Municipality of the County of Inverness shall be two years.
- ii. The Deputy Warden shall be appointed by a majority vote of the elected Council at the first regular Council meeting following a regular election of Council or at the first meeting of Council in November, if no election of Council has occurred, after the two-year term of Deputy Warden has expired.
- ili. A Councillor shall have the option of re-offering for the office of Deputy Warden once the two-year term has expired.
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Approval:
This is to certify that the above updated Policy was approved by
Municipal Council on the 9th day of July, AD, 2020
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Chief Administrative Officer
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