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Policies

DISCLAIMER

The Policies listed on the CBRM web page are not the official copy of the original documents. They are placed on the website for the general information of visitors to the site.

From time to time there may be amendments and changes to the wording in various clauses. The CBRM makes every effort to keep the Policies page updated, however anyone requiring an official copy of the most current official record of CBRM Policies should contact the Municipal Clerk's office at (902) 563-5010.

Click here to view the Policies of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has established a number of Polices since its incorporation. The objectives of the Policies of Council are usually the result of short and long-term planning sessions on certain Municipal issues.

The CBRM strives to establish its Policies in a proactive rather than reactive environment. As a general principle, it is much more effective to enact Policies at times when there is no strong issue under debate on a given topic.

The current Policies have been put in place to offer objective direction to staff in its administrative and implementation of Council decisions.

The CBRM recognizes that the existence of well-planned Policies will help alleviate instances of crisis management.

In formulating its Policies, Council considers the views of the public as well as the constraints of its own budget. Council attempts, in all cases, to implement those initiatives which are affordable and attainable.

Similar to the section on By-Laws, the CBRM must ensure that it has the legal authority under the Municipal Government Act to establish a particular Policy.

This page lists the current CBRM Policies and updates will be provided as new Policies are approved by Council.