Mayor & Council

In October 2022, the current Council for the City of Duncan was elected, consisting of the Mayor and six Councillors.

The Term for this Council is October 2022 – October 2026.

The Community Charter and Local Government Act give Council the statutory authority to do such things as provide services, set budgets, levy taxes, and establish policies of the City for the benefit and protection of its citizens.  Rules governing the conduct of the Council meetings are outlined in the Council Procedure Bylaw and Robert’s Rules of Order. In their role as Council, they collectively develop policies through the adoption of bylaws and  passing of resolutions.

Strategic Plan

A Strategic Plan defines the business of the organization, clarifies its preferred future and identifies strategic priorities. It is used to inform decision-making and guide actions to respond to the needs and interests of the community. The Strategic Plan informs the City’s operational work plan and is used for assessing performance and progress on a quarterly basis.

Bios and Appointments

Mayor Michelle Staples

mayor@duncan.ca

Mayor Michelle Staples Bio

 Internal Committee Appointments

  • Official Community Plan Advisory Committee (Chair)

External Appointments (Voting Member)

  • Cowichan Valley Regional District Director
  • Duncan/North Cowichan Joint Utilities Board
  • Municipal Insurance Association
  • Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Climate Leadership Plan Steering Committee

External Appointments (Non-Voting Member)

  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Cowichan Community Action Team
  • Cowichan Tribes
  • Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society
  • Island Corridor Foundation Liaison Committee
  • Nanum ‘lyus tth’ele Committee
  • National Day of Truth and Reconciliation March Committee

Councillor Mike McKinlay

mmckinlay@duncan.ca

 External Appointment (Non-Voting Member)

  • Cowichan Community Action Team
  • Cowichan Tribes
  • Our Cowichan Communities Health Network
  • Valley Seniors Organization

Councillor Garry Bruce

gbruce@duncan.ca

Councillor Bruce Biography
Internal Committee Appointment

  • Advisory Design Panel (Non-Voting)

External Appointments (Voting Member)

  • Duncan/North Cowichan Joint Utilities Board

External Appointments (Non-Voting Member)

  • Chesterfield Sports Society (Cowichan Sportsplex)
  • Valley Seniors Organization

Councillor Jenni Capps

jcapps@duncan.ca

Councillor Capps Biography
Internal Committee Appointment

  • Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (Chair)

External Appointment (Voting Member)

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library Board

Councillor Tom Duncan

tomduncan@duncan.ca

Councillor Duncan Biography
Internal Committee Appointments

  • Tourism Advisory Committee (Chair)

External Appointments (Voting Member)

  • Cowichan Valley Regional District Board (Alternate)
  • Cowichan Community Centre Commission
  • Coastal Community Social Procurement Initiative Steering Committee
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library (Alternate)

External Appointments (Non-Voting Member)

  • Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society

Councillor Stacy Middlemiss

smiddlemiss@duncan.ca

Councillor Middlemiss Biography
External Appointments (Voting Member)

  • Cowichan Community Centre Commission (Alternate)

Councillor Carol Newington

cnewington@duncan.ca

Councillor Newington Biography
Internal Committee Appointments

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee (Chair)

External Appointments (Voting Member)

  • Cowichan Community Centre Commission
  • Municipal Insurance Association (Alternate)

External Appointments (Non-Voting Member)

  • Chamber of Commerce (Alternate)
  • Cowichan Community Policing & Engagement Society
  • Cowichan Tribes
  • Cowichan Valley Independent Living
  • Nanum ‘lyus tth’ele Committee
  • National Day of Truth and Reconciliation March Committee
  • Our Cowichan Communities Health Network

Mayors of Duncan Since 1912
K. F. Duncan 1912 – 1913
O. T. Smythe 1914 – 1916, 1923
E. F. Miller 1917 – 1918, 1922
T. Pitt 1919 – 1921
J. I. Mutter 1924 – 1928
H. F. Prevost 1929 – 1935
J. Grieg 1936 – 1939
E. W. Lee 1940 – 1942
G. H. Savage 1943 – 1946
J. C. Wragg 1947 – 1955
J. T. Dobson 1956 – 1967
J. W. Quaife 1968 – 1973
K. Paskin 1974 – 1979
M. G. Coleman 1980 – 1982
D. W. Barker 1983 – 1986
M. G. Coleman 1987 – 2005
P. J. Kent 2006 – 2018
M. P. Staples 2018 –
Last updated on: Jan 11th, 2023
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