Sign In
Normal Size Large Size Largest Size Switch Contrast Accessibility
City of Vaughan
Welcome to the City of Vaughan
Official Website.

QUICKMENU

Use the drop down arrow below to navigate through our site

Search
Advanced Search
  • Print Friendly Icon

Home > Newsroom > About Vaughan > City of Vaughan Government Structure
Government Structure
Page Content
The City of Vaughan operates within a two-tier municipal structure which means there are two levels of government providing services to the community – a local municipality and regional municipality. York Region, the higher level of government, is made up of urban and rural municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
 
Watch the "What is York Region" video for a better understanding of what the government structure looks like.

Who provides your services?

York Region logo

Region of York (upper tier) provides:
 
  • Assistance for businesses
  • Court services
  • Family and children services
  • Forestry
  • Garbage and recycling
  • Housing
  • Long-term care
  • Paramedics
  • Planning
  • Police services
  • Public health
  • Regional roads
  • Social assistance
  • Transportation
  • Public transit (YRT/ Viva)
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water (drinking) supply to lower tier municipalities
​City of Vaughan logo 

City of Vaughan (lower tier) provides:
 
  • Animal services
  • Building permits
  • By-law and enforcement
  • City operating and capital budget
  • Economic development
  • Fire and rescue services
  • Parks, forestry and horticulture maintenance (City)
  • Property tax billing and assessment
  • Protocol services
  • Public records and licenses
  • Recreation and fitness services
  • Snow removal and salting
  • Traffic and road signs and signals (City)
  • Urban design
  • Waste collection
  • Wastewater collection and stormwater management
  • Water (drinking) distribution and infrastructure
  • Zoning plans examination
 

Where does your vote go?

 City of Vaughan logo
The City of Vaughan (municipal level) has nine elected Councillors  who along with the Mayor, make up Vaughan’s Council. Decisions in Vaughan are made at Council meetings and through a series of committees that are created at the beginning of each term. Council makes policy decisions, and staff administer and manage the process. Staff play an important role in developing, supporting, informing and implementing the decisions of Council and all its Committees.
 
Vaughan Council has one Mayor, three regional Councillors and five ward Councillors. Visit the Vaughan Council page for a current list of sitting Council members.
 
Government of Ontario logo 
The Government of Ontario (provincial level) has a variety of roles and responsibilities ranging from health and education, to natural resources and the environment. A number of these are also shared with the federal government. For a complete list of Ontario government ministries, visit the Government of Ontario's website.

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has two 
Members of Ontario's Provincial Parliament (MPPs) representing Vaughan.

 

Government of Canada logo

The Government of Canada (federal level) is responsible for issues that affect all Canadians such as national defence, foreign policy and citizenship. It is made up of a variety of departments, agencies and Crown Corporations, each with their own individual roles and responsibilities. For a complete listing  of departments and agencies, visit the Government of Canada's website.

T
he House of Commons in Ottawa has three
Members of Parliament (MPs) representing Vaughan.

 

 Follow Us Online

 

​TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

 

 Contact Information

 

Corporate and Strategic Communications

Phone: 905-832-2281

For media requests contact:
corpcomm@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1

 

 Related Links

 
  • Have Your Say
  • Intergovernmental Relations
  • Social Media
  • Subscribe to Vaughan News
  • Vaughan City Council
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Government of Canada
  • Government of Ontario
  • York Region
Page Content 2

City of Vaughan silhouette
© 2022 City of Vaughan. All Rights Reserved.​
  • NEWSROOM
  • CONTACT US
  • SITE MAP
  • PRIVACY STATEMENT AND TERMS OF USE
  • SUPPORT
  • ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request.