The modernization of New Brunswick’s local governance system reached a significant milestone, but there is still work to be done. The implementation of this reform still requires introduction of legislation, regulatory changes, transitional support, and more. View the full timeline.
Below are updated entity maps depicting the future state of the local governance structure for New Brunswick by region.
Election type: First election
Council type: Ward
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 4 Councillors
- 4 Wards
Transition facilitator: Sam Lanctin
Communities:
- Portion of the local service district of Brunswick
- Local service district of Studholm
- Portion of the local service district of Johnston
- Local service district of Havelock
Election type: First election
Council type: Hybrid
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 7 Councillors
- 2 Wards
Transition Facilitator: Bill Thompson
Communities:
- Town of Sussex
- Village of Sussex Corner
- Portion of the local service district of Sussex
Election type: First election
Council type: Ward
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 4 Wards
Transition facilitator: Bill Thompson
Communities:
- Village of Norton
- Local service district of Springfield
- Portion of the local service district of Norton
- Portion of the local service district of Upham
- Local service district of Kars
- Local service district of Wickham
Election type: First election
Local Services Manager : Terry Keating
Rural District : Hybrid
Council composition : 2 wards and 1 at-large
Communities:
- Portion of the local service district of Cardwell
- Local service district of Waterford
- Portion of the local service district of Upham
- Local service district of Hammond
- Portion of the local service district of Sussex
- Portion of the local service district of Johnston
- Portion of the local service district of Havelock
- Portion of the local service district of Norton
- Portion of the local service district of Brunswick