The Brantford City Council is the governing body of Brantford, Ontario.
The council consists of a mayor and ten councillors, two representing each of five wards. The city council elections are held every four years and the citizens and community members of Brantford vote for their candidates, who are eligible to be confirmed by majority of popular votes.
The first city council of Brantford was inaugurated on June 18, 1877.
Read more about Brantford City Council: 1877 City Council, 2006-2010, 2010-2014
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