once a month in the Council Chambers in the Huntsville Civic Centre. From December 2019 until November 2022 the mayor of Huntsville was Karin Terziano. She previously has served as the acting mayor between 12 November 2019 and 17 December 2019. On 17 December 2019, she was appointed to fill the vacancy of the mayor's office resulting from Scott Aitchison's resignation to become a federal MP for Parry Sound—Muskoka. On 11 February 2019, Bob Stone was appointed to fill the vacant Ward One seat vacated when Mayor Terziano was appointed mayor. On 24 February 2019, the council appointed Councillor Nancy Alcock to serve as Deputy Mayor. Alcock had previously served as the alternate deputy mayor. Councillor Jason FitzGerald was appointed alternate deputy mayor. Members of the 2018-2022 council term were: Deputy Mayor Nancy Alcock (Town and District Councillor) Brian Thompson (Town and District Councillor) Tim Withey (Town and District Councillor) Bob Stone (Huntsville Ward Councillor, Ward 1) Jonathan Wiebe (Chaffey Ward Councillor, Ward 2) Dione Schumacher (Stephenson-Stisted-Port Sydney, Ward 3, 4, 5) Jason FitzGerald (Stephenson-Stisted-Port Sydney, Ward 3, 4, 5) Dan Armour (Brunel Ward Councillor, Ward 6) Mayor Terziano In early 2022, Mayor Terziano announced her intention to retire at the end of the term. Four individuals announced their bids to become Mayor. Former Fire Chief Steve Hernen, incumbent Town and District Councillor Tim Withy, taxi stand owner Ruben Bullion and incumbent Deputy Mayor Nancy Alcock ran for the office with Deputy Mayor Alcock winning the election. Hernen, Withey, and Bullion placing 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Nancy Alcock was sworn in as the second female mayor of Huntsville and the first elected female on 21 November 2022. Mayor Nancy Alcock Deputy Mayor and Town and District Councillor Dan Armour Town and District Councillor Scott Morrison Town and District Councillor Bob Stone Helena Renwick (Huntsville Ward Councillor, Ward 1) Cory Clarke (Chaffey Ward Councillor, Ward 2) Dione Schumacher (Stephenson-Stisted-Port Sydney, Ward 3, 4, 5) Jason FitzGerald (Stephenson-Stisted-Port Sydney, Ward 3, 4, 5) Monty Cluthiur (Brunel Ward Councillor, Ward 6) Geography There are three large lakes within the township boundary, Mary Lake, Lake Vernon, and Fairy Lake, as well as countless smaller lakes. Peninsula Lake, Skeleton Lake, and Lake of Bays lie directly outside the town. The Muskoka River winds its way through the city's downtown, while the Big East River empties into Lake Vernon. The Arrowhead Provincial Park is also