The leader of the council was known as the Chairman of the General Quarter Session of Peace. By 1849 the role was replaced by the Warden of
York County, Ontario.
The council first met in Newark at Navy Hall in 1792, then to York after 1793.
Home District Council Chairmen
Hon.
William JarvisEsq. (b. 1756, Stamford, Connecticut - d. 1817, York, Upper Canada) 1800-1811
Mr. Jarvis was also provincial secretary and registrar of deeds
Hon.
Thomas RidoutEsquire (b. 1754 Sherborne, England - d. 1829, York, Upper Canada) 1811-1829