Policies

The policy as it appears on this website has no legal sanction and has been produced solely for the convenience of research. Some of the Policies may not be the most updated version. If you are looking for a Policy that is not listed or updated recently, please email legislative services. 

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Policies form the written basis of operations, secondary to legislation and Bylaw, serving as a guide to decision-making, prescribing limits, and assigning responsibilities within the Municipality; they serve to address recurring issues with guidelines or boundaries within the parameters of the values and expectations set by the Municipality and consistent with best practices.

What is a Policy?

A statement of commitment, position, or overall intent of Council to provide direction and guidelines for Administration. Policies set expectations for program decisions, service levels, and financial considerations. Topics to be addressed through a Policy include, but are not limited to: 

  • Where authority is being delegated in accordance with legislation; 
  • Where access to and/or provision of service is being determined;
  • Where matters have inherent liability risks such as road and infrastructure construction, design standards, maintenance and repair, provision of fire services, and the operation of public facilities;
  • Management of the budget process;
  • Direction on Council roles, responsibilities, and conduct; 
  • To provide directions for carrying out Council’s strategic plan, priorities, and goals.

Town of Hinton Policies

  1. Policy 001 Electronic Network Policy
  2. Policy 003 Assessment Appeal Fees
  3. Policy 009 Disposal of Town Assets Policy
  4. Policy 010 Delegation of Authority for Insurance Policy
  5. Policy 014 Financial Planning and Budgeting Policy
  6. Policy 015 Authorization of Expenditures Unbudgeted and Unplanned Policy
  7. Policy 019 Investment Policy
  8. Policy 022 Proclamations Policy
  9. Policy 024 Risk Management Policy
  10. Policy 029 Fire Department Quality Management Plan Policy
  11. Policy 030 Fire Department Service Levels Policy
  12. Policy 031 Remembrance day ceremony policy
  13. Policy 032 Cancellation Fee Policy for Arena Facilities
  14. Policy 033 Environmental Policy
  15. Policy 038 Sanitary Sewer Backup Policy
  16. Policy 039 Snow Clearing and Sanding Policy - Service Levels
  17. Policy 041 Priorities for Street Snow Clearing and Sanding
  18. Policy 043 Street Sweeping Policy
  19. Policy 044 Use of Hinton Government Centre Policy
  20. Policy 047 Document Management Policy
  1. Policy 048 Encroachments
  2. Policy 051 Town Project or Maintenance Work Effectly Particular Property Owners Policy
  3. Policy 058 Public Communications Policy
  4. Policy 062 Weed Control Policy
  5. Policy 069 Board Committee Appointments
  6. Policy 070 Travel expense and credit card policy
  7. Policy 073 Tangible Capital Assets Threshold
  8. Policy 076 Regulatory Bylaw Review
  9. Policy 077 Key to the Town Protocol Policy
  10. Policy 078 Automated Traffic Enforcement Proceeds (revised Feb 6, 2018)
  11. Policy 080 Culture Policy
  12. Policy 083 Exit Interview
  13. Policy 084 Complaints against Peace Officers
  14. Policy 085 Coordinated Support for Major Non-Profit Initiatives
  15. Policy 086 Public Accident Response Policy
  16. Policy 087 International Twinning and Partnerships
  17. Policy 090 Public Art Policy
  18. Policy 093 Acceptance of Gifts - Benefits
  19. Policy 096 Quality of Life Grant Program
  20. Policy 097 Mobile Device_Bring Your Own Device Usage
  1. Policy 102 - Transit Advertising Policy
  2. Policy 103 Senior Tax Rebate
  3. Policy 104 Sponsorship - Advertising Policy
  4. Policy 105 Write off of receivables
  5. Policy 106 Social Media Policy
  6. Policy 1103 Council Remuneration
  7. Policy 1106 Town Policies- Procedures- and Directives
  8. Policy 1209 Public Participation Policy
  9. Policy AD-1201 Welcoming and Inclusive Community
  10. Policy AD 1202 Flag Policy
  11. Policy CL-1107 Civic partnership policy
  12. Policy CL 1110 Land Acknowledgement
  13. Policy CS 7200 Recreation and Parks User Fee
  14. Policy CS-7201 One-Off Financial Requests
  15. Policy DS-6100 Asset Management Policy
  16. Policy DS-6105 Naming Policy
  17. Policy FN-1300 Procurement Policy
  18. Policy HS-1402 Health and Safety Policy
  19. Policy PS-2600 Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Policy