Peterborough County is an upper-tier municipal government serving approximately 64,000 residents across a 4,000 square-kilometre area in east-central Ontario. Established in 1838, the county provides essential services to its own residents, visitors, and the eight lower-tier townships within its jurisdiction.
The county's operations cover several core service areas. These include the administration of property taxes, management of waste and related sustainability initiatives, and maintenance of regional infrastructure such as roads. It also provides community support services and emergency services to the populations it serves.
As a public administration body, the organization focuses on strategic planning and sustainable development practices to support effective governance for its communities.
