Government
The township is governed by a Mayor (Don McKay acclaimed at November 2006 election ), a Deputy Mayor (Maureen Ralph), and 5 Councillors over three geographic wards:
- Ward 1 (Tavistock village): 2 councillors elected
- Ward 2 (northern areas of township except Tavistock village): 1 councillor elected
- Ward 3 (southern areas of township, including Innerkip): 2 councillors elected
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