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Policy # 2026-03-01
MOPC Broadband Utility Oversight Committee - Terms of Reference
1. PREAMBLE
1.1. WHEREAS the Municipality of the County of Pictou operates a municipal
broadband utility to provide telecommunications services to residents and
businesses within the Municipality;
1.2. AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of the County of Pictou deems it
advisable to establish a committee to provide oversight, strategic guidance, and
accountability for the municipal broadband utility;
1.3. AND WHEREAS the Council has authority pursuant to Sections 14, 15, and 16 of
the Municipal Government Act, SNS 1998, c. 18, as amended, to establish
committees and delegate certain powers and duties;
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. "CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality.
2.2. "Committee" means the Broadband Utility Oversight Committee established
under this Policy;
2.3. "Council" means the Municipal Council of the Municipality of the County of
Pictou;
2.4. "CRTC" means the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission;
2.5. "DUC" means Digital Ubiquity Capital;
2.6. "FOIPOP" means the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, SNS
1993, c. 5, as amended;
2.7. "MGA" means the Municipal Government Act, SNS 1998, c. 18, as amended;
2.8. "Municipality" means the Municipality of the County of Pictou;
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2.9. "P3" means public-private partnership;
2.10.
"Subject Matter Expert" or "SME" means a person appointed to the
Committee pursuant to Section 3.4 of this Policy;
2.11.
"Terms of Reference" means the terms of reference for the Committee
adopted by Council and appended as Schedule "A";
2.12.
"Utility" means the MOPC Municipal Broadband Utility.
3. INTERPRETATION
3.1. This policy shall be interpreted in accordance with the MGA and all other
applicable provincial and federal legislation.
3.2. In the event of any conflict between this Policy and the MGA or other applicable
legislation, the MGA or such other legislation shall prevail.
3.3. Where the Terms of Reference provide additional detail or procedures not
addressed in this Policy, such provisions shall be binding on the Committee,
provided they are not inconsistent with this Policy or applicable legislation.
4. PURPOSE
4.1. The "Broadband Utility Oversight Committee is established to:
4.1.1. provide strategic oversight and policy guidance for the Utility;
4.1.2. monitor financial performance and ensure long-term sustainability of the
Utility;
4.1.3. ensure regulatory compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal
requirements;
4.1.4. evaluate partnership structures, private equity options, and financial
restructuring alternatives;
4.1.5. oversee service quality and customer satisfaction;
4.1.6. maintain accountability to Council and the community; and
4.1.7. perform such other duties as may be assigned by Council from time to
time.
4.2. The Committee shall operate according to the following core governance
principles:
4.2.1. Strategic Focus: The Committee shall focus on oversight rather than
operational management;
4.2.2. Fiduciary Responsibility: The Committee shall act in the best interests of
the Utility and community;
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4.2.3. Expert Guidance: The Committee shall leverage specialized sector
expertise for complex decisions;
4.2.4. Transparency: The Committee shall maintain open communication with
Council and stakeholders within the bounds of confidentiality obligations;
4.2.5. Accountability:
The
Committee
shall
maintain
clear
reporting
relationships and performance measures; and
4.2.6. Confidentiality: The Committee shall strictly protect competitively
sensitive information, partnership negotiations, personnel matters, and
proprietary data while maintaining public accountability.
5. COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP
5.1. The Committee shall have five (5) council members including the Warden and
Deputy Warden and three other members selected by the Financial Services
Committee and appointed by a resolution of Council.
5.1.1. Council representatives on the Committee shall serve in accordance with
the appointing resolution; however, should a member cease to hold office as
a municipal councillor their appointment to committee shall terminate serve
at the time they ceased to be a member of Coun
5.2. The Committee shall have two citizen representatives selected by the Financial
Services Committee and appointed by a resolution of Council.
5.2.1. The citizen appointments should have a strong business knowledge with a
particular skills set in financial expertise, marketing, business development.
5.2.2. Members may possess:
5.2.2.1.
hold a professional accounting designation (CPA);
5.2.2.2.
have experience with municipal or utility accounting.
5.2.2.3.
understand Public Sector Accounting Standards; and
5.2.3. Citizen appointments on the Committee shall serve in accordance with the
Municipality's Citizen Appointment Policy.
5.3. The Council shall determine any compensation to be paid to the citizen
representatives.
5.4. All members under Section 5.1 and 5.2 shall be voting members of the
Committee.
5.5. The Committee shall be supported by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) who
shall act as the primary management liaison between the Committee and Utility
operations.
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5.5.1. The CAO shall determine any other municipal employees that are
necessary to support the Committee and may require their attendance at
Committee meetings.
5.5.2. The CAO shall ensure administrative services to the Committee, including
meeting coordination, agenda preparation, minute-taking, document
management/
5.5.3. Staff shall serve as advisors and will not have voting rights
5.6. The Committee shall be supported by Subject Matter Experts each possessing
specialized expertise in one of the following areas:
5.6.1. Financial restructuring and private equity.
5.6.2. Infrastructure investment including financial modelling and financing
5.6.3. Capital Intensive business models
5.6.4. Telecommunications infrastructure and operations including fiber optic
deployment, regulatory compliance
5.6.5. Public-private partnerships and strategic partnerships.
5.6.6. Marketing and Business Development
5.6.7. Any other skill determined by the Committee fiber optic infrastructure,
rural broadband deployment, Canadian regulatory environment, and
telecommunications business management.
5.7. The Committee may engage with subject matter experts for a defined term and
conditions, with such terms being approved by the Municipal Council.
5.7.1. Subject Matter Experts shall serve as advisors and shall not have voting
rights.
5.7.2. It is anticipated that as the project transitions from construction to full
operations that some level of continuity between the project build and
operations.
5.7.2.1.
To that end, DUC can provide the continuity to the project and will
provide profiles of proposed subject matter experts to Council
6. POWERS AND AUTHORITY
6.1. The Committee has delegated authority to:
6.1.1. approve operational policies and procedures for the Utility;
6.1.2. review annual budgets and make recommendations to Council;
6.1.3. evaluate partnership structures, P3 arrangements, and private equity
options and make recommendations to Council;
6.1.4. approve contracts within financial limits established by Council;
6.1.5. set service quality standards and customer service policies;
6.1.6. make recommendations to Council regarding rate changes affecting
customers;
6.1.7. make recommendations to the CAO on the Utility management
performance; and
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6.1.8. perform such other functions as may be delegated by Council from time to
time.
6.2. The Municipal Council shall:
6.2.1. Approve annual budgets and multi-year financial plans for the Utility;
6.2.2. major capital expenditures exceeding such amounts as may be
determined by Council from time to time;
6.2.3. partnership agreements, P3 structures, and strategic transactions;
6.2.4. debt financing and borrowing;
6.2.5. Amendments to this policy or the Terms of Reference;
6.2.6. strategic policy direction for the Utility; and
6.2.7. such other matters as Council may determine from time to time.
7. MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES
7.1. The Committee shall meet regularly, not less than four (4) times per year.
7.2. Quorum for Committee meetings shall be a majority of the members appointed
to the Committee,
8. COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1. Committee members must:
8.1.1. act with the competence and diligence expected of prudent board
members;
8.1.2. prepare thoroughly for meetings by reviewing materials in advance;
8.1.3. make informed decisions based on appropriate information and analysis;
8.1.4. seek expert advice when necessary on complex matters; and
8.1.5. maintain knowledge of the telecommunications industry and regulatory
developments.
8.1.6. Members shall comply with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
8.1.7. Members must promptly disclose any conflicts of interest including
financial interests, family members' interests, business relationships, and
advisory roles.
8.2. All Committee members, staff, and advisors must maintain strict confidentiality
of all non-public information accessed through their role. This obligation
continues beyond the service term and applies to all strategic, financial,
commercial, customer, and operational information. Public disclosure shall
occur only through established municipal protocols.
8.3. Any breach of confidentiality obligations may result in written reprimand,
temporary suspension, permanent removal from the Committee, or legal action
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for damages and injunctive relief. Investigation of alleged breaches shall be
conducted in accordance with the Municipal Code of Conduct Policy.
9. REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY
9.1. The Committee operates under Council's delegated authority and shall provide
quarterly reporting to Council on Utility performance and strategic initiatives.
9.2. The Committee Chair, if not an elected member of Council shall be available to
attend Council meetings when requested.
9.3. Utility management shall provide monthly reports on financial performance,
customer metrics, network performance, and operational issues; quarterly
reports on strategic analysis and infrastructure planning; and annual
comprehensive reports on financial audit, strategic plan review, and governance
assessment.
9.4. This policy and the Terms of Reference shall be reviewed annually by the
Committee and at least every two (2) years by Council.
9.5. The initial review shall occur within twelve (12) months of the Committee's
establishment.
9.6. Amendments to this policy may be proposed by the Committee or by Council. All
proposed amendments shall be reviewed by the Committee, reviewed by the
Municipal Solicitor for legal compliance, and approved by Council resolution.
9.7. Amendments shall be effective upon adoption by Council resolution.
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SCHEDULE A
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
1.1. The Terms of Reference for the Committee, as may be amended from time to time
by Council
1.2. The Terms of Reference provide additional detail regarding the Committee's
operations and shall be binding on the Committee, provided they are not
inconsistent with this policy or applicable legislation.
1.3. These Terms of Reference establish the MOPC Broadband Utility Oversight
Committee as the primary governance body for the Municipality of the County of
Pictou's municipal broadband utility.
1.4. The Committee provides strategic oversight, financial accountability, and policy
guidance while ensuring the utility operates in the best interests of residents,
businesses, and the broader community.
2. COMMITTEE ROLE
2.1. The Committee serves as a strategic governance and oversight board
responsible for:
2.1.1. Providing strategic direction and policy oversight for utility operations
2.1.2. Monitoring financial performance and ensuring long-term sustainability
2.1.3. Ensuring regulatory compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal
requirements
2.1.4. Evaluating partnership structures, private equity options, and financial
restructuring alternatives
2.1.5. Overseeing service quality and customer satisfaction
2.1.6. Maintaining accountability to the Municipal Council and the community
2.2. The Committee operates according to these core governance principles:
Strategic Focus
Oversight rather than operational management
Fiduciary Responsibility Acting in the best interests of the utility and community
Expert Guidance
Leveraging specialized sector expertise for complex
decisions
Transparency
Open communication with Council and stakeholders
Accountability
Clear reporting relationships and performance measures
Confidentiality
Strict protection of competitively sensitive information,
partnership
negotiations,
personnel
matters,
and
proprietary data while maintaining public accountability
3. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
3.1. The Committee has delegated authority to:
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3.1.1. Approve operational policies and procedures
3.1.2. Review and recommend annual budgets to Council
3.1.3. Review and recommend mutli-year financial plans to Council
3.1.4. Review and recommend annual capital expenditures to Council
3.1.5. Evaluate partnership structures, P3 arrangements, and private equity
options
3.1.6. Review and recommend debt financing and borrowings to Council
3.1.7. Approve contracts within delegated financial limits and legislative
authority
3.1.8. Set service quality standards and customer service policies
3.1.9. Rate changes affecting customers
3.1.10. Oversee utility management performance
3.1.11. Recommend amendments to Committee Terms of Reference for Council
considerations
3.1.12. Strategic policy direction for the utility
3.2. The Committee ensures compliance with:
3.2.1. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
regulations
3.2.2. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada requirements
3.2.3. Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act
3.2.4. Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
3.2.5. Federal and provincial funding program requirements
4. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND EXPERTISE
4.1. Council representatives provide direct accountability to Council, ensure
alignment with municipal priorities, and facilitate communication between
Committee and Council.
4.2. The Chief Administrative Officer shall provide essential municipal staff
perspective and operational continuity and shall
4.2.1. Provide staff perspective on municipal operations and resource capacity
4.2.2. Ensure alignment between Committee decisions and municipal
administrative capabilities
4.2.3. Facilitate
communication
between
Committee
and
municipal
departments
4.2.4. Coordinate implementation of Committee decisions through municipal
staff
4.2.5. Advise on municipal policy, legal compliance, and administrative
considerations
4.2.6. Liaison with municipal legal counsel and professional advisors
4.2.7. The CAO attends all Committee meetings and receives all Committee
materials.
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4.2.8. The CAO may designate a senior staff member to attend meetings when
unavailable.
4.3. Subject Matter Experts shall provide strategic advice to the Committee members
including
4.3.1. Ensuring alignment between governance oversight and advisory support.
4.3.2. Financial Restructuring and Private Equity Expert
4.3.3. Evaluate financial sustainability of the project;
4.3.4. Assess private equity participation opportunities
4.3.5. Review P3 structures and risk-sharing arrangements
4.3.6. Provide expertise on capital markets and investment strategies
4.3.7. Telecommunications Infrastructure and Operations
4.3.8. Oversee network infrastructure planning and operations
4.3.9. Evaluate technology roadmap and capital investment priorities
4.3.10. Assess service quality standards and operational efficiency
4.3.11. Provide guidance on telecommunications business and network
operations
4.3.12. Assess strategic transaction and asset monetization options
4.4. The citizen representatives shall be responsible to:
4.4.1. Provide independent validation of financial projections and analysis
4.4.2. Provide advice on Financial controls and risk management assessment
4.4.3. Represent the business community interests and the economic
development perspective
4.4.4. Provide regional context for strategic decisions
4.4.5. Liaison with local economic development stakeholders
4.4.6. Support MOPC's vision for community broadband service
5. APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS
5.1. The Chair is elected annually by the voting Committee members
5.2. The Vice-Chair elected annually to serve in Chair's absence
5.3. The Chair and Vice-Chair may be re-elected for consecutive terms
6. VACANCY MANAGEMENT
6.1. Council and Citizen representative vacancies shall be filled by Council
appointment.
6.2. The Committee shall discuss any SME vacancies and shall be filled through
consultation with existing SME's and other individuals as deemed appropriate by
the Committee.
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6.3. All vacancies shall be filled within 90 days
7. REMOVAL FROM COMMITTEE
7.1. Members may be removed by Council resolution for:
7.1.1. Failure to attend three consecutive meetings without excuse
7.1.2. Breach of confidentiality obligations
7.1.3. Serious undeclared conflict of interest violations
7.1.4. Conduct inconsistent with fiduciary duties
8. FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS
8.1. Committee members must:
8.1.1. Act with the competence and diligence expected of prudent board
members
8.1.2. Prepare thoroughly for meetings by reviewing materials in advance
8.1.3. Make informed decisions based on appropriate information and analysis
8.1.4. Seek expert advice when necessary on complex matters
8.1.5. Maintain knowledge of the telecommunications industry and regulatory
developments
8.1.6. Act in the best interests of the utility and community
8.1.7. Place utility interests ahead of personal interests
8.1.8. Disclose potential conflicts of interest promptly and transparently
8.1.9. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
8.1.10. Support Committee decisions publicly once made
8.1.11. Members must promptly disclose any conflict of interest:
8.1.11.1. Direct or indirect financial interests in matters before the
Committee
8.1.11.2. Family member's interests in the utility business
8.1.11.3. Business relationships with vendors or competitors
8.1.11.4. Dual roles with advisory firms or service providers
8.1.11.5. Any matter where objectivity might reasonably be questioned
8.2. Subject matter experts who are affiliated or provide advisory services to the
Utility shall disclose this relationship to the Committee.
8.3. Committee decisions shall prioritize:
8.3.1. Long-term utility sustainability and financial health
8.3.2. Customer interests and service quality
8.3.3. Community benefit and economic development
8.3.4. Regulatory compliance and risk management
8.3.5. Alignment with municipal strategic objectives
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9. OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES
9.1. A monthly updates package shall be provided to the board
9.2. Agenda and materials distributed 5 business days in advance
9.3. A meeting may include a Hybrid format with in-person and remote participation
options
9.4. A Special Meeting of the Committee may be call by the Called by the Chair or at
the request of three members.
9.4.1. A minimum 48 hours' notice is required to be given to members
9.4.2. Special meetings shall only deal with the specific matters for which the
meeting has been called.
9.5. Decisions shall be by simple majority vote with the chair voting on all matters
9.5.1. Dissenting opinions are recorded in minutes when requested
10. IN-CAMERA MEETINGS AND TRANSPARENCY
10.1.
The committee may meet in-camera to discuss:
10.1.1. Personnel matters and management performance
10.1.2. Legal advice and litigation matters
10.1.3. Commercial negotiations, partnership discussions, and competitive
information including:
10.1.3.1. Financial restructuring options and private equity discussions
10.1.3.2. Commercially sensitive and competitive matters
10.1.4. Security-sensitive operational information
10.1.5. Other matters permitted under legislation
10.2.
To ensure public access and transparency committee shall ensure
oversight that:
10.2.1. Agendas are available on the municipal website
10.2.2. Approved minutes published within 14 days
10.2.3. Public delegation opportunities with advance notice
10.2.4. Annual public reporting on utility performance to Council
11. SUBCOMMITTEES
11.1.
The committee may establish subcommittees for specialized work:
11.1.1. Finance and Audit Subcommittee: Financial oversight and audit liaison
11.1.2. Technical Operations Subcommittee: Network planning and infrastructure
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11.1.3. Partnership and Restructuring Subcommittee: P3 evaluation and financial
restructuring
11.1.4. Customer Service Subcommittee: Service quality and community
engagement
11.1.5. Subcommittees make recommendations to the full Committee but cannot
make binding decisions.
12. MANAGEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
12.1.
The Committee receives structured reporting from utility management
that is reviewed by strategic advisors to enable effective oversight and decision-
making monthly including:
12.1.1. Financial Performance
12.1.2. Revenue vs. budget and forecast
12.1.3. Operating expenses and variance analysis
12.1.4. Capital expenditure status
12.1.5. Cash flow and working capital
12.1.6. Customer Metrics
12.1.7. New customer acquisitions and cancellations
12.1.8. Active customer base and growth rate
12.1.9. Customer lifetime value analysis
12.1.10.
Network Performance
12.1.11.
Network uptime and reliability statistics
12.1.12.
Service quality metrics and speed tests
12.1.13.
Capacity utilization and congestion monitoring
12.1.14.
Operational Issues
12.1.15.
Major service interruptions and resolutions
12.1.16.
Customer complaints and resolution status
12.1.17.
Construction progress updates
12.1.18.
Regulatory compliance status
12.2.
The Committee shall receive a Quarterly Reporting basis the following
reports:
12.2.1. Strategic Analysis
12.2.2. Customer satisfaction survey results
12.2.3. Strategic initiative progress against milestones
12.2.4. Market analysis and competitive positioning
12.2.5. Financial sustainability and rate adequacy analysis
12.2.6. Partnership and restructuring options under evaluation
12.2.7. Infrastructure and Risk
12.2.8. Infrastructure capacity utilization and upgrade requirements
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12.2.9. Risk assessment and mitigation strategy effectiveness
12.2.10.
Capital project status and budget performance
12.2.11.
Technology upgrade planning and roadmap
12.2.12.
Regulatory changes and business impact assessment
12.3.
The Committee shall receive on an Annual Reporting basis the following:
12.3.1. Financial and Strategic Review
12.3.2. Comprehensive financial audit and auditor's report
12.3.3. Strategic plan review and achievement assessment
12.3.4. Long-term infrastructure investment requirements and funding strategy
12.3.5. Rate structure analysis and recommendations
12.3.6. Partnership structure evaluation and recommendations
12.3.7. Industry benchmarking and competitive analysis
12.3.8. Governance and Community Impact
12.3.9. Committee performance evaluation and governance assessment
12.3.10.
Community impact and economic development contribution
review
12.3.11.
Customer demographics and usage analysis
12.3.12.
Cybersecurity and data protection assessment
12.4.
The Committee shall receive immediate reporting required for:
12.4.1. Budget variances exceeding 10% or $50,000
12.4.2. Major service outages affecting >500 customers or >4 hours
12.4.3. Regulatory changes with material business impact
12.4.4. Legal proceedings or significant liability exposure
12.4.5. Partnership opportunities or private equity interest
12.4.6. Strategic opportunities requiring Committee consideration
13. STAFF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
13.1.
The CAO or designate provides secretariat services including:
13.1.1. Meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and minute-taking
13.1.2. Document management and records retention
13.1.3. Communication liaison with Council and management
13.2.
The CAO or designate serves as primary management liaison, attending
Committee meetings, preparing reports, implementing Committee decisions,
and coordinating between Committee and operational staff.
14. STRATEGIC ADVISORY SUPPORT
14.1.1. The Committee may contract Subject Matter Experts to provide strategic
advisory services to the Committee, including financial modeling,
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partnership evaluation, P3 structure analysis, market assessment, and
strategic options development.
15. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
15.1.1. Committee members shall be provided secure access to:
15.1.1.1. Utility performance dashboards and reporting systems
15.1.1.2. Financial management and accounting systems
15.1.1.3. Secure document repository for confidential materials
15.1.1.4. Industry research and benchmarking databases
16. RELATIONSHIPS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
16.1.
The Committee operates under Council's delegated authority with the
Council representatives on the Committee ensure direct accountability.
16.1.1. The committee shall provide Quarterly reporting to Council on utility
performance and strategic initiatives
16.1.2. The committee shall provide an annual budget and strategic plan approval
by Council
16.1.3. Major decisions, partnerships, and rate changes require Council approval
16.1.4. The committee provides strategic oversight, not operational direction
16.1.5. Management implements Committee policies and decisions
16.1.6. Clear boundary between governance and operations
16.1.7. Management reports to the Committee through a regular reporting
framework
17. RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC ADVISORS
17.1.
Digital Ubiquity Capital serves as a strategic advisor, providing financial
modeling, partnership evaluation, and strategic analysis, project and operational
oversight. DUC attends Committee meetings, presents analysis and
recommendations, and responds to Committee information requests.
17.2.
The presence of DUC-affiliated subject matter experts on the Committee
facilitates efficient communication and decision-making while maintaining
appropriate governance boundaries. The independent financial oversight
member provides validation of advisory recommendations.
17.3.
DUC does not hold voting rights on the committee.
18. RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FUNDING PARTNERS
18.1.
The Committee shall oversee:
18.1.1. compliance with ISED Canada funding requirements
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18.1.2. Reporting per federal funding agreement terms
18.1.3. Policy framework aligned with federal broadband objectives
19. RELATIONSHIP TO PROVINCIAL FUNDING PARTNERS
19.1.
The Committee shall oversee:
19.1.1. Compliance with Nova Scotia government funding requirements
19.1.2. Alignment with Nova Scotia Broadband Plan
19.1.3. Regular reporting to provincial authorities
19.1.4. Economic development coordination with provincial priorities
20. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
20.1.
The Committee shall ensure:
20.1.1. a report or annual public meeting on utility performance; the public
meeting may be aligned with another formal meeting of the Municipal
Council and or Committee of Council
20.1.2. The Committee shall ensure Public notice or consultation on rate changes
and service policies
20.1.3. The Committee shall include transparent reporting on utility financial
performance
20.1.4. The
Committee
shall
ensure
a
regular
customer
satisfaction
measurement
20.1.5. The Committee shall ensure accessible communication channels for
stakeholder feedback
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22. COMMITTEE PRIORITIES AND MANDATE
22.1.
The Committee's focus areas shall include:
22.1.1. Review updated pro forma and sustainability analysis
22.1.2. Comprehensive financial modeling and projections
22.1.3. Long-term sustainability assessment
22.1.4. Technology refresh capital requirements
22.1.5. Evaluate partnership and private equity options
22.1.6. Private equity participation structures
22.1.7. Strategic partnership opportunities
22.1.8. Risk and reward sharing arrangements
22.1.9. Assess P3 structures and implementation approaches
22.1.10.
Public-private partnership models
22.1.11.
Risk allocation and transfer strategies
22.1.12.
Implementation feasibility and timelines
22.1.13.
Consider asset monetization and strategic transactions
22.1.14.
Asset valuation and monetization options
22.1.15.
Strategic transaction structures
22.1.16.
Community benefit preservation
22.1.17.
Develop recommendations on the optimal path forward
22.1.18.
Comparative analysis of alternatives
22.1.19.
Risk and benefit assessment
22.1.20.
Implementation roadmap and recommendations to Council
23. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
23.1.
The committee shall conduct am annual self-evaluation covering:
23.1.1. Effectiveness of oversight and governance processes
23.1.2. Quality of strategic guidance and policy development
23.1.3. Relationship with management, advisors, and Council
23.1.4. Individual member contributions and participation
23.1.5. Achievement of Committee objectives
23.1.6. Performance Metrics
23.1.7. Meeting attendance rates and member engagement
23.1.8. Quality and timeliness of strategic decisions
23.1.9. Effectiveness of oversight and risk management
23.1.10.
Utility performance relative to industry benchmarks
23.1.11.
Stakeholder satisfaction with Committee performance
23.2.
The committee members participate in:
23.2.1. Annual governance and regulatory compliance training
23.2.2. Telecommunications industry conferences and seminars
23.2.3. Municipal utility governance best practices workshops
23.2.4. Peer learning with other municipal broadband utilities
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REPEAL
All former policies and/or practices heretofore enacted with respect to the MOPC Broadband
Utility Oversight Committee be hereby repealed.
DATED at Pictou, N.S. this 2nd day of March 2026.
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