Bylaws
A bylaw is a law made by a local authority (Town Council) in accordance with the powers conferred by or delegated to it under a statute, in this case the MGA (Municipal Government Act) Section 180. Council may pass a bylaw to govern the affairs within the Council ( the procedural bylaw and code of conduct for councillors) and bylaws that govern within the municipality. Common bylaws include animal control, annual tax levy, traffic and business regulation & licensing. A municipal bylaw is no different than any other law of the land, and can be enforced with penalties, challenged in court and must comply with higher levels of law. Municipal bylaws are often enforceable through the public justice system, and offenders can be charged with a criminal offence for breach of a bylaw.
Below you will find some of the most often requested Town of Beaverlodge bylaws (PDF versions). Additional bylaws, clarification of bylaws, or copies are available by contacting the Town Office at 780-354-2201.
Town of Beaverlodge Bylaws:
Boards & Committees
Council
Borrowing & Financial
Garbage
Water & Sewer Utilities
Land Use Bylaws & Amendments
Policing
- 789 – Bylaw Penalty
- 917 – Animal Control
- 946 – Bylaw Enforcement Officer
- 971 – Smoking & Vaping in Public Places
- 971-1 Revised Smoking & Vaping in Public Places
- 972 – Cannabis Consumption in Public Places
- 972-1 – Revised Cannabis Consumption in Public Places
- 1010 – Traffic Bylaw
- 990 – Nuisance & Unsightly Property
- #1021 Prohibit Feeding of Wildlife Bylaw
Tax Levy & Tax Related
- 916 – Penalties on Unpaid Taxes & Payment of Taxes by Instalments
- 1026 – 2024 Taxation Rates
- 1019 – Tax Rate Bylaw 2023
- 1015 – 2022 Taxation Rates
- 997 – 2021 Taxation Rates
- 992 – 2020 Taxation Rates
- 983 – 2019 Taxation Rates
- 968 – 2018 Taxation Rates
- 961 – 2017 Taxation Rates
- 954 – 2016 Taxation Rates
- 949 – 2015 Taxation Rates
- 941 – 2014 Taxation Rates
- 931 – 2013 Taxation Rates
- 926 – 2012 Taxation Rates
- 921 – 2011 Taxation Rates
Administration
Miscellaneous
POLICIES
A policy is defined as “direction that is formally adopted by Council resolution”. The supporting legislation is the Municipal Government Act. It specifically provides Council with the authority to develop and/or evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality. Policies provide guidance to municipal Council and staff pertaining to procedures (Travel Policy, Snow Removal Policy ) or to govern the actions of the public within municipally owned facilities (i.e. Pool and Fitness Centre Policy). Below is a listing of the current Town of Beaverlodge Policies.
Administrative Policies
- A1 – Mail and Correspondence Policy
- AD-01 – Records Retention & Disposition Policy
- PD-2015-01 – Compliance Certificate Policy
- 04-12-1 – Private Use of Town Owned Facilities by Town Employees Policy
- 88-7-8 – Political Candidates Wishing to Appear at Council Meeting Policy
- C-9 – Signing Authority Policy
- AD2301 – Live Streaming of Legislated Meeings Policy
- REC-01 Damage Deposit Refund Policy
Council Policies
- 100 – Council Renumeration Policy 2022
- P-1-1 – Public Participation Policy
- C-5-1 – Reduction or Waiver of Facility Fees and Charges Policy
- 11-02-15 – Forgiveness of Tax Penalties Policy
- C-5-1 Reduction or Waiver of Facility Fees and Charges
Finance & Purchasing/Procurement Policies
- C-3-2 Amended – Fees and Charges Policy 2024
- Health Complex Reserve Account Policy
- 12-09-10 – Refund, Transfer or Credit Recreation Fees Policy
- 12-11-22 – Procurement Policy
Health & Safety Policies
- HS 001 – Health and Safety Policy
- HS 002 – Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy
- HS 003 – Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
Human Resources Policies
- Human Resources Policy & Procedures
- 11-08-22 – Appointment of Acting Positions Policy
- HR 2021-10-31 Long Term Service Awards
- PP-2020-01 – Personal Cell Phone Usage Policy
Planning Policies
- C2 – Community Improvement & Consolidation Program Policy
- C-7-2 – Doctors Incentive Policy
- C2-1 Redevelopment Tax Incentive Policy
Public Works Policies
Sports & Recreation Policies
- 87-9-6 – Beaverlodge Arena Ice Users Policy
- 08-6-4 – Sports Ground Field Use Policy
- C-8 – Pool & Fitness Centre Policy
- 12-08-14 – Personal Fitness Training & Swimming Instruction Policy
Utility – Water & Sewer Policies
- 08-5-3 – Extension of Water & Sewer Service to Private Properties where the Services are not Readily Available Policy
- 10-10-12 – Temporary Suspension of Water Service Policy
- 88-8-29 – Extension of Water Services to Properties Outside the Town Limits Policy
Miscellaneous Policies
- 10-03-15 – Fire & Rescue Level of Service Policy
- 09-03-31 – Fire Protection Service Fees and Charges Policy
- 08-1-1 – Naming of Town Streets Policy
- C-6 – Flag Policy
- 87-1-1 – Canvassing the Town by Charitable Organizations Policy
- AD2405 – Community Bus Policy 2024