Overview

The Municipality of South Huron prepares an annual budget that is approved by Council. The annual budget allocates resources to public services and projects and balances the resources drawn from the community against the demands for services and projects, while keeping municipal taxes and user fees within acceptable limits and ensuring that services are sufficient. The budget covers the entire municipality's operational areas, including building and development services, cemeteries, emergency services, recreation services, transportation, water, wastewater, storm sewer and solid waste.

On April 9, 2025, strong mayor powers were extended to the Municipality of South Huron, along with 168 additional municipalities. Under the Strong Mayors Act, the Mayor must prepare and present the Municipality’s annual budget to Council prior to February 1. It is subject to Council amendments, a Mayor veto, and a Council override process under prescribed timelines.
While the Mayor cannot delegate his budget responsibilities, direction can be given to staff to bring forward the capital and operating draft budgets following past practices and processes. Mayor Finch made such a declaration on July 18, 2025.

Contacts

Erin Moore 
Treasurer (A)
Phone: 519-235-0310 x 243
Email: treasurer@southhuron.ca

Project Status:

In progress - preparation of draft budget by staff.