The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford is governed by a municipal council composed of 7 duly elected rate-payers.

Two members of Council represent the Wolford Ward (the former Wolford Township), two members of Council represent the Merrickville Ward ( the former Village of Merrickville) and two members represent both wards as “at large” members.

The current Mayor is a resident of the Merrickville Ward and subsequently the Deputy Mayor is a resident of the Wolford Ward.

The current municipal council was elected to office on October 25, 2010 however Mayor Struthers was acclaimed.

The Inaugural meeting of the 2010-2014 Council was held December 13, 2010.