Council is the policy-forming and decision-making body of the City of Barrie

• comprised of the mayor and 10 Councillors (representing 10 wards) who are each elected for a four-year term
• for a list of councillors, their contact information and to view a map of Barrie wards see Barrie City Council
• information about how to participate in council meetings is outlined at Communicating with Council
• City Council, standing committee, reference committee, and advisory committee meetings are livestreamed. For more information and to view meeting agendas, see Council and Committee meetings

• Advisory Committees - Barrie City Council has established numerous advisory committees to ensure opportunities for public input into community decision-making. For a list of active committees visit: https://www.barrie.ca/government-news/mayor-council-committees/committees-task-force

• Alternate Wed 7 pm, except Jul and statutory holidays, in Council Chambers
• Scheduled open City Council, standing and reference committees are livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel
• Some meetings are telecast live, starting 7 pm, by Rogers Television
• Special meetings may be called at any time by Head of Council or upon receipt of a petition of the majority of the members of Council, see calendar