On June 28, 2010, the community of Sun Peaks officially became the country’s first mountain resort municipality and the 161st municipality in British Columbia.
Sun Peaks’ first municipal council, composed of Mayor Al Raine, councillors Darcy Alexander, Mike Forster, Ines Popig and Mario Pozza, were sworn in by Justice Richard Blair before the community and dignitaries at the Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, Sun Peaks Resort.
On October 15, 2022 Al Raine was elected mayor by acclamation. Kelly Dye, Len Hrycan, Julie Kimmel and Rob O'Toole were elected as councillors. Upon Mayor Raine's passing in 2024, a by-election was held with Rob O'Toole being elected mayor by acclamation and Brian Gillespie elected as Councillor.
The Municipality is responsible for:
- Maintenance and snow removal of public roads
- Sun Peaks Arena
- Water and wastewater
- Property taxes
- Bylaws and bylaw enforcement (parking, short-term nightly rental, noise, etc.)
- Sun Peaks Fire Rescue
- Street lighting
- The valley trail parallel to Sun Peaks Road from the fire hall to Fairways Drive