The Town of Annapolis Royal approves policies which provide direction and guidance to Staff on how municipal services, programs and operations are delivered. Policies help ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability in how decisions are made and how the Town of Annapolis Royal serves the community.
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Acceptance of Donations Policy #2023-07
Accessibility Rebate Policy #2009-4
Accounts Receivable Policy for Non Tax and Non Water Utility Revenue #2025-18
Annapolis Hub Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy #2024-04
Annapolis Pool Committee Policy #2013-3
Annapolis REMO Comfort Centres and Emergency Shelters Policy #2023-10
Anti-Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy #2026-01
Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Task Forces Policy #2017-3
Arts and Culture Policy #2006-5
Asset Management Policy #2022-04
Audit Committee Policy #2025-04
Building and Alteration Guidelines Policy #2011-05
Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Policy #2024-13
Communications Policy #2024-12
Conflict Resolution Policy #2011-9
Contractors on Town Property – Not Hired by the Town Policy #2010-1
Council and Staff Expenses #2011-6
Council Remuneration Policy #2025-02
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Sponsorship Policy #2024-06
Emergency Service Provider Registration Policy #2008-3
Employee Wellness Policy #2025-16
Energy Management for Town Owned Buildings Policy #2008-6
Environment Advisory Committee Policy #2025-07
Equipment Replacement Policy #2025-06
Facility Usage Policy and Agreement #2019-03
Fines and Fees Policy #2026-03
Fire Area Rate Policy #2024-09
Flag Flying Policy #2024-10
Flex Hours Policy #2025-1
This policy is to allow staff the flexibility to work around appointments, etc.
Hospitality Policy #2025-01
Idling Control Policy #2009-6
Influenza Pandemic Personnel Policy #2009-7
Invasive Alien Species Policy #2023-03
Investment Policy #2017-2
Lieu Time Policy #2016-1
Limits of Authority for the CAO Policy #2003-1
Logo Usage Policy #2015-2
Low Income Tax Exemption Policy #2025-12
Meetings, Procedures, and Presentations Policy #2025-05
Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments Policy #2016-1
Naming Roads Policy #2007-3
Non-Substantive Changes for Heritage Properties Policy #2026-07
NSF Cheques Policy # 2004-5
Occupational Health and Safety Policy #2001-1
Payment in Lieu of Prosecution Policy #2004-2
Pension Policy #2025-14
Procurement Policy #2021-5
Project Lifesaver Procedures Policy #2015-6
Public Participation Policy #2016-2
Routine Access Policy #2015-1
Sandwich Boards and Off-Premises Signs on Town Property Policy #2002-5
Security of Town Maps, Drawings and Records Policy – 1997
Sewage Treatment Plant Policy #2006-4
Smoke Free Vehicles Policy #2013-4
Smoking Cessation Policy #2007-1
Snow and Ice Control Policy 2023-09
Social Media Policy #2020-05
Staff Training Policy #2007-4
Standing Proclamations Policy #2006-9
System of Fire Inspection Policy #2009-2
Tax Account Receivables Collections Policy #2014-5
Tax Billing Policy #2008-4
Tax Collection Fees Policy #2006-6
Tax Collection Policy #2025-15
To establish a policy for effective and efficient billing and collection of tax accounts receivable. The purpose of the policy is to:
- Outline billing dates as required by the Municipal Government Act (MGA);
- ensure municipal tax revenues are collected in a timely and effective manner;
- ensure that all taxpayers are treated fairly and equitably; and,
- provide staff with guidance for informed and sustainable decision making, consistent with the Municipalities organizational values of excellence and fiscal responsibility.
Tax Collection Policy #2025-15 FINAL – SIGNED
Town Capital Budget Policy #2008-1
Travel Policy #2024-07
Tree Inspection and Removal Powers Policy #2002-1
Tree Take Downs Policy #2006-7
This policy is to provide for equitable cost sharing for required tree take downs of trees that straddle private and Town property.
Unapproved and Approved Minutes Policy #2002-6
Use of Public Property Including Communications Equipment Policy #2016-04
Vacation Carryover Policy #2003-6
Videoconferencing Policy #2022-02
Water Utility Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention #2025-03
Water Utility Receivables Collections Policy #2025-17
Water Utility Testing
This policy ensures that the water utility will meet the Guidelines for Monitoring Public Drinking Water Supplies of the Province of Nova Scotia’s Water and Wastewater Facility Regulations.