Financial policies — Queens, Nova Scotia

Reserves, assets, investment, and spending policies.

Regional municipality of Queens has 20 adopted policies on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Administrative Policy 5 — An Area Rate on Fire Protection Services by a Water System adopted policy

Establishes an area rate for fire protection services in areas serviced by a water system.

Administrative Policy 57 — Utility Assistance Rebate adopted policy

Provides a utility cost rebate for eligible low-income residents.

Administrative Policy 59 — Sewer Fees adopted policy

Sets municipal sewer service fee rates and billing terms.

Administrative Policy 60 — Solid Waste Fees adopted policy

Sets municipal solid waste collection fee rates and billing terms.

Administrative Policy 9 — Tax Exemptions adopted policy

Governs municipal property tax exemptions, including eligibility criteria and application process.

Operational Policy 10 — Authorizing Expenditures or Projects to be Funded in Future Fiscal Periods adopted policy

Governs council authorization of expenditures or projects whose funding spans future fiscal periods.

Operational Policy 13 — Authorizing Expenditures Above the Annual Budget Level adopted policy

Sets the process for council to authorize expenditures that exceed the approved annual budget.

Operational Policy 14 — Payment Arrangements adopted policy

Governs payment arrangement agreements for residents with outstanding municipal balances.

Operational Policy 18 — Investments adopted policy

Governs the municipality's investment of surplus funds, including permitted instruments and risk parameters.

Operational Policy 22 — Lease of Personal Property adopted policy

Sets requirements for the municipality leasing personal (movable) property.

Operational Policy 23 — Community Area Rate adopted policy

Governs the application of community-specific area rates within the regional municipality.

Operational Policy 3 — Hospitality adopted policy

Governs the provision of hospitality (meals, refreshments) at municipal expense for staff and council.

Operational Policy 35 — Refunds adopted policy

Governs conditions and processes for issuing refunds for municipal fees and charges.

Operational Policy 39 — Land Acquisition adopted policy

Governs the criteria and process for acquiring land on behalf of the municipality.

Operational Policy 4 — Payment of Taxes adopted policy

Sets policy for the payment of municipal property taxes.

Operational Policy 63 — Sale of Personal Property adopted policy

Sets rules for the municipality selling surplus personal (movable) property.

Operational Policy 64 — Lease of Real Property adopted policy

Governs leasing of municipal real property (land and buildings) to external parties.

Operational Policy 7 — Fees for Planning Services adopted policy

Sets fee schedule for planning services provided by the municipality to applicants.

Operational Policy 77 — Tangible Capital Assets adopted policy

Establishes accounting and management rules for municipal tangible capital assets (infrastructure, equipment, buildings).

Operational Policy 92 — Valuation Allowances adopted policy

Governs valuation allowances in the municipality's financial accounting.

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