Policies

This list is not a complete list of policies adopted by the RM of Lumsden, but rather a collection of policies most requested and of interest.  Please contact the municipal office if you have any questions.


Policy NameDate Adopted by CouncilDescription
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 BBare Land Property Tax Incentive Policy Amended – August 22, 2019A policy to support development of multiple lot residential, commercial or industrial serviced subdivisions by offering tax abatements for up to 5 years after development.
  Building Officials ServiceJuly 4, 2024A policy for Building Officials Service





Beaver Control Program – Bounty Hunter PolicyDecember 17, 2020Beaver Control Program Policy
    
CCandidate Campaigning - Municipal Office Assistance
October 6, 2023Candidate Campaigning - Municipal Office Assistance




 Commemorative Bench PolicySeptember 3, 2020Commemorative Bench Policy – Application Form
 


 Compensation – Crop Damage and Profit Loss PolicyMay 6, 2021Compensation – Crop Damage and Profit Loss Policy





Custom Spraying Program (Weeds)July 6, 2023Control noxious and prohibited weed infestations on private property.





Commercial/Industrial Development Tax Incentive Policy
September 13, 2018
A policy to entice business and development by providing tax abatement’s for new commercial/industrial developments or improvements to existing developments.




DDivision Boundary Review
February 17, 2023Division Boundary Review




Deer
Valley
Standard Construction Specifications Trench Excavation and Backfill Policy
February 16, 2023
A policy to guide utility maintenance/repairs in Deer Valley.

Public Notice Policy
March 8, 2024A policy for Public Notice in Deer Valley

Meeting Procedure Policy
March 22, 2024A policy for Meeting Procedures in Deer Valley 

Remuneration Policy
June 7, 2024A policy for Remuneration  in Deer Valley 

First Meeting, Budget Submission and Joint Meeting Policy
September 20, 2024A policy for First Meeting, Budget Submission and Joint Meetings in Deer Valley 

Election and Manner of Voting Policy
September 20, 2024A policy to guide Election and Manner of Voting in Deer Valley  

Vacancies and Disqualification Policy
September 20, 2024A policy for Vacancies and Disqualification in Deer Valley 




 E Electronic Devices for Council MembersOctober 7, 2021Electronic Device Policy for Council Members

Election Official Remuneration Policy
August 19, 2022Election Official Remuneration Policy




FFinancial Reserve Policy
July 4, 2024 A Policy to provide for long term sustainable funding from own source revenue for the purchase of equipment & investments into infrastructure improvements and/or replacements with annual reserve contributions

First Responders Grant Policy
August 13, 2024 First Responders Grant Policy
GGeneral Accounts Receivable - Overdue Interest
September 3, 2020A policy to provide General Accounts Receivable – Overdue Interest




HHaying in the Municipal Rights of Way Policy
January 9, 2020Free salvage of hay policy for farmers & ranchers





Haying in the Highways Right of Way Policy
May 19, 2020Haying in Highways Right of Way




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LLatecomer Road Servicing Policy September 10, 2015 A policy for the re-reimbursement of front end road servicing costs, in part, to a developer who has been required to pay for road improvements to a proposed subdivision.




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Memoriam Donation 
July 4, 2024 A policy for Memoriam Donation 

Modified Work Hours Policy
Sept 5, 2024Modified Work Hours Policy

Municipal Document Inspection FeesJune 14, 2012Fee policy set for requests to inspect municipal documents




 Municipal Reserve Policy
Oct 17, 2024Municipal Reserve Policy





Medical First Responders Grant PolicyApril 13, 2017To assist First Responders with training and equipment purchases so that they are adequately prepared for emergency response




NNaming of Municipal Roads Policy
August 1, 2024 Road Naming Policy




OOutgoing Council and Board Member Recognition
June 6, 2024Outgoing Council and Board Member Recognition Policy




P, QProcurement and Fleet Management PolicyJuly 29, 2021Procurement and Fleet Management Policy




RRoad Development Policy
February 17, 2022Road Development Policy





Review Engineering Services
May 17, 2024A policy to Review Engineering Services




 SSignage – Children at Play – Installation PolicyJuly 12, 2018A policy to regulate Children at Play signs within the RM.
 



Snow Removal PolicyApril 2001Snow Removal





Special Events PolicyMay 19, 2022Special Events Application Fillable
















TTax Enforcement Policy & Payment Plan PolicyFeb. 23 & June 14, 2012Tax Enforcement Policy and Tax Arrears Payment Plan Policy
 



Temporary Road Closure Policy
August 1, 2024Temporary Road Closures Policy
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