Policies & Procedures

Bruderheim maintains a number of municipal policies and procedures to ensure the safety and quality of life for all residents and property owners. These policies and procedures are currently under review by Administration, and will be brought before Council for passing. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Development and Legislative Services at 796-3731.

How are policies and procedures different from Bylaws?

Bylaws are the fundamental governing documents for the Town. They clearly state the rules and regulations for a number of issues and activities related to the municipality. Policies and procedures, on the other hand, dictate the day-to-day decisions and operations for Town staff and committee and board members. Policies answer the questions WHY? and WHAT? For example, WHY does the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board exist? Procedures answer the question HOW? by providing the steps for implementation to turn policies into action.

Policies and procedures can be considered 'living' or 'fluid' documents, as they can change quite often in response to new issues, circumstances, needs, or concepts. Bylaws are much more 'static', as they rarely change and require Council's approval to do so. All policies and procedures, as well as the committees and actions that result from them, must be consistent with all Bylaws.

 

  Area Structure Plan Policy

Area Structure Plans are an important part of the planning process that provides a framework for the subsequent subdivision and development of land. The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that Council's land use policies, as outlined in the Town's Strategic Plan (Vision 2035) and the Municipal Development Plan, are implemented in Area Structure Plans and Area Structure Plan amendments adopted by Council.

  Asset Management Policy

This policy outlines fundamental asset management principles to be implemented across the Town of Bruderheim. For all Town-owned assets, the intent is to maximize benefits, minimize lifecycle costs, reduce risk, and provide satisfactory levels of service to the community in a sustainable manner.

  Community Investment Program Policy

This policy establishes the Community Investment Program to support community initiatives or events that benefit the Town of Bruderheim and its residents.

  Council Remuneration Policy

The purpose of this policy is to serve as a guide to compensating Bruderheim's Elected Officials for attending meetings and professional development opportunities.

  Encroachment Policy

The purpose of this policy is to assist the public and enable the Town to effectively manage encroachments.

  Ice Allocation Policy

This policy is used to balance ice usage among all community users to ensure fair and equitable distribution of allocated ice time at the Karol Maschmeyer Arena.

  Memorial Program Policy

This policy is in place to provide a clear guideline for residents to participate in the Memorial Programs and to provide an understanding of administration and maintenance responsibilities.

  Public Code of Conduct Policy

Town of Bruderheim staff and volunteers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect while on duty and providing services to the public. This policy establishes minimum behavioural requirements and creates a clear range of consequences for violation of behavioural requirements.

  Public Engagement Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish the foundation for the Town of Bruderheim's reasons, guidelines and procedures for conducting public engagement. This policy applies to both staff and external consultants.