Policies

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

	Policy Name	Date Adopted by Council	Description
A	Asset Management Policy	June 9, 2020	A policy for effective management of existing and new infrastructure assets.

B	Boulevard Lease Policy	May 7, 2024	May 7, 2024A policy for leasing portions of the municipal boulevard on main street for extra restaurant seating.
	Building Official Services Policy	June 25, 2024	A policy to review building official service.

C	Cemetery Policy	November 10, 2015	A policy for the systematic sale of plots in the new section of the cemetery.

D	Disconnection of Water Service & Adding to Tax Roll	March 15, 2022	A policy to define the process for collection of overdue utility bills, disconnection of water services and adding amounts to the tax roll.

E	Electronic Devices for Council Members	October 12, 2021	A policy for the acquisition, use, disposal and replacement of electronic equipment required by members of Council.

	Election Official Remuneration Policy	February 21, 2024	A policy for Election Officials Remuneration Policy

F	Financial Reserve Policy	May, 2025	A policy to establish reserves for planned future capital expenditures or unexpected events, and to manage the reserves in a responsible manner.

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I	Interest Overdue Accounts Receivable	March 17, 2020	A policy for adding interest to overdue invoices.

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L	Late Payment Policy	January 12, 2012	A policy to address late payments on taxes or utility bills.

M	Memoriam Donation Policy	June 25, 2024	A policy for memoriam donations to the family members of an employee or Council member.

	Modified Work Hours Policy	August 27, 2024	Modified Work Hours Policy

	Municipal Boulevard Lease Policy	May 7, 2024	A policy for Municipal Boulevard Leases.

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P,Q	Potash Asset Fund Policy	September 22, 2015	A policy to allow for the accumulation of these funds to finance capital improvements & future replacement costs for the James Street North Bridge.

R	Raw Water Service Connections Policy	June 25, 2013	A policy to prevent future raw water connections.

S	Sewer Rebate Blockage Policy	September 26, 2023	A policy to provide a rebate for sewage blockages.

	Sign Corridor Policy	September 8, 2015	A policy to provide for a medium to promote goods and services of local businesses.

	Snow Removal Policy	April 8, 2025	A policy to provide a snow removal phase list, sanding, loading/hauling snow and property owner responsibilities.

T	Tax Enforcement Policy and Tax Arrears Payment Plan Policy	March 28, 2017	A policy establish a method of tax enforcement as well as provide methods of tax payment to the ratepayer.

	Tax - Courtesy Communication - Outstanding Property Taxes	March 17, 2020	A policy to send reminder letters annually, in October, to ratepayers who have outstanding property taxes.

U,V	Urban Forestry Policy	January 27, 2015	Establishing the criteria for pruning, removing, replacing and planting trees on public property and trees shared with private property owners, as well as protecting established trees of historic value and ensuring public safety.

W	Water Service Line Repair	June 9, 2020	A policy to clearly define the obligations of property owners and the Town of Lumsden pertaining to water service line repairs.

	Water Leak and Increased Water Consumption	June 25, 2024	A policy for water leaks and increased water consumption

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