Huron County's newly elected council will gather in Goderich on November 25, 2026, with the selection of a warden among its first major decisions following October's municipal election.
The 15-member council, representing nine municipalities, will have eight new members compared to the outgoing council, following several changes in local leadership.
Under the county's procedural bylaw, councillors elect a warden to serve a two-year term.
"Council shall elect one of the members to be Warden by secret ballot," the bylaw states.
Candidates are given an opportunity to address council before voting takes place, with a majority required to win.
Among those eligible for the position is current Warden Jamie Heffer, who was acclaimed to another term as Morris-Turnberry mayor in October. Heffer has served as warden since late 2024 and has been involved in municipal politics since 2010.
Other returning county councillors with experience include Bluewater Mayor Paul Klopp, Goderich Mayor Trevor Bazinet, Central Huron Mayor Marg Anderson, and South Huron Deputy Mayor Jim Dietrich.
All are eligible to seek the position, although no candidacies for the upcoming vote have been publicly confirmed.
The inaugural meeting will take place November 25 at the Huron County Courthouse in Goderich, with regular council meetings scheduled to resume December 9.
