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Council re-elected Ward 6 Councillor Richard Simard as Reeve and Ward 3 Councillor Ken Matthews as Deputy Reeve at today’s annual organizational meeting.

“I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for their trust and confidence in re-electing me to the position of Reeve for a second term. I look forward to continuing my responsibilities as Reeve and representing the residents of Big Lakes County,” said Reeve Simard.

Deputy Reeve Matthews thanked Council for their continued support saying, “it is an honour to serve the people of Big Lakes County as Deputy Reeve. I would also like to thank Council for their continued support.”

Council holds an organizational meeting each year to choose a Reeve, Deputy Reeve, and make various committee appointments.