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 BYLAWS & POLICIES

 

Below is a list of our current Policies and Bylaws, please click on the link to open a PDF of the bylaw/policy you are interested in. 

If you have any questions please contact the county office at (780) 685-3925.

 

BYLAWS

BYLAW NO.   1  For the Purpose of establishing the duties and roles of the Council and Chief Elected Officer of the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21.
BYLAW NO.   3   

 

To establish maximum speed limits.
  • Schedule A attached.
  • Schedule B attached.
BYLAW NO.   6 

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 1995.

BYLAW NO.   9 

Regarding the extinguishing of fires and the preserving of life and property from injury or destruction by fire. Schedule of Fees (Bylaw No. 8) attached.

BYLAW NO. 11 

To authorize the execution of an agreement between the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21 and other municipalities for the establishment of an inter-municipal service agency to be known as the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency.

BYLAW NO. 12

To establish subdivision authority and authorize the delegation of subdivision authority for the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21 to the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency.

BYLAW NO. 14

To establish development authority for the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21. (Amended by Bylaw No. 18)

BYLAW NO. 15  

To establish a Development Appeal Board and a Subdivision Appeal Board for the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21.

BYLAW NO. 16   

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 1996.

BYLAW NO. 18 

For the purpose of amending development authority Bylaw No. 14.

BYLAW NO. 19   

For the purpose of authorizing the assessor to adopt assessments prepared in the previous year.

BYLAW NO. 21 

To authorize the provision of Provincial 911 services within the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21.

BYLAW NO. 23 

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 1997.

BYLAW NO. 25 

For the purpose of establishing guidelines for the retention and destruction of records and documents of the municipality.

  • Schedule A attached

BYLAW NO. 26  

For the purpose of preventing and compelling the abatement of nuisances generally and regulating untidy and unsightly premises within the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21.

BYLAW NO. 28  

For the purpose of closing and selling to the adjacent landowner a portion of a public roadway, being road plan 930 PX within NW 31-86-08 W6M, excepting thereout all mines and minerals.

BYLAW NO. 29  

For the purpose of closing and being sold into adjacent property a plan of township survey, being on the west side of Pt of SW 02-85-05 W6M, excepting thereout all mines and minerals.

BYLAW NO. 30  

For the purpose of closing and being absorbed into adjacent property a plan of township survey, being on the west side of W 13-85-13 W6M, excepting thereout all mines and minerals.

BYLAW NO. 32  

For the purpose of closing and reverting to crown a portion of public roadway, being all that portion of the road allowance on the west side of SW 34-83-05 W6M included in the Jack Creek crossing (Bridge 72229).

BYLAW NO. 34 

 For the purpose of authorizing and fixing mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 1998.

BYLAW NO. 35 

 For the purpose of providing for the naming or numbering of roads, streets and avenues and for assigning of house numbers in the Hamlet of Worsley.

  • Schedule A attached

BYLAW NO. 36  

For the purpose of providing for the naming or numbering of roads, streets and avenues and for assigning of house numbers in the Hamlet of Cleardale.  Schedule A attached

BYLAW NO. 37 

 

 For the purpose of establishing reasonable fees for the purchase of various goods and services.

  • Schedule of Fees attached

BYLAW NO. 38    

For the purpose of establishing procedures for the transaction of business by the Council of the M. D. of Clear Hills No. 21.

BYLAW NO. 39      

For the purpose of adopting the M.D. of Clear Hills No. 21 – Village of Hines Creek Inter-Municipal Development Plan.

BYLAW NO. 40      

For the purpose of establishing a Municipal Disaster Services Agency.

BYLAW NO. 45  

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 1999.

BYLAW NO. 47  

For the purpose of establishing the Administrative Structure of the Municipality in relation to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and to set fees thereunder.

BYLAW NO. 48  

For the purpose of enacting the M.D. of Clear Hills No. 21 Municipal Development Plan. (Amended by Bylaw No. 102-07)

BYLAW NO. 48  

AMENDMENT NO. 1 - Amended by adding a standard Agricultural Protection/Notice Policy for Municipal Districts.

BYLAW NO. 49  

For the purpose of closing and reverting to crown a portion of Road Plans 1065PX and 6326LX located within the NE 9-86-05 W6M.

BYLAW NO. 50  

Replaces Bylaw No. 2 & Bylaw No. 41– For the Purpose of establishing the position of Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21.

BYLAW NO. 52  

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2000

BYLAW NO. 54  

For the purpose of rescinding Ministerial Order No. 248/82 – Designating Quack grass as a noxious weed.

BYLAW NO. 55  

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2001

BYLAW NO. 57  

For the purpose of authorizing the lending of funds to the North Peace Housing Foundation, a non-profit organization.

BYLAW NO. 59 

 For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2002.

BYLAW NO. 61-02 

To provide transparent and open Government by allowing for public review of the disclosure of information related to the pecuniary interests of Councillors.

BYLAW NO. 63-02 

For the purpose of closing a portion of a public road in accordance with sections 22 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

BYLAW NO. 66-03 

For the purpose of establishing a Municipal Planning Commission.

BYLAW NO. 67-03 

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2003.

BYLAW NO. 71-04 

For the purpose of closing a portion of a public road in accordance with sections 22 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

BYLAW NO. 72-04 

For the purpose of establishing maximum speed limits for the Municipal District of Clear Hills No. 21

BYLAW NO. 73-04 

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2004.

BYLAW NO. 77-04 

For the purpose of establishing certain designated officer positions.

BYLAW NO. 78-04 

To enact the Clearhills Crossroad Industrial Park Area Structure Plan.

Bylaw no. 81-05 

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2005. 

Bylaw no. 82-05 

To authorize the construction, installation and maintenance of Texas Gates within Municipal Roadways.

BYLAW NO. 84-06 

For the purpose of establishing a weed control appeal committee.

BYLAW NO. 85-06 

For the purpose of authorizing and fixing the mill rates levied and imposed against assessable property for the taxation year 2006.

BYLAW NO. 87-06 

For the purpose of imposing penalties on unpaid property taxes.

BYLAW NO. 88-06 

For the purpose of establishing an Agricultural Service Board.

BYLAW NO. 90-06 

For the purpose of repealing the Hamlet of Cleardale Revised Area Structure Plan and to enact the hamlet of Cleardale Area Structure Plan.

BYLAW NO. 92-06 

For the purpose of repealing the Hamlet of Worsley Revised Area Structure Plan and to enact the Hamlet of Worsley Area Structure Plan.

BYLAW NO. 93-07 

For the purpose of authorizing the payment of taxes by installments.

BYLAW NO. 94-07 

Establishment and Operation of a Regional Fire Services Commission

BYLAW NO. 96-07 

2007 Mill Rate Bylaw

BYLAW 102-07  

Amending Bylaw No. 48 - Municipal Development Plan

BYLAW 107-08  

LAND USE BYLAW (replaced Bylaw No. 27 and all amendments)

BYLAW 108-08 

 For the purpose of establishing a borrowing bylaw as specified in section 251 of the Municipal Government Act.

BYLAW 109-08  

Establishing Parking Zones in Hamlets of Cleardale and Worsley

BYLAW 111-08  

2008 Mill Rate Bylaw

BYLAW 112-08  

To repeal and replace Bylaw 110-08 for the purpose of designating a parcel of land (Plan 0725747, Block 1, Lot 5) as municipal reserve

BYLAW 113-08  

Amending Land Use Bylaw No. 107-08, to rezone a portion of the South West Quarter Section 2 Township 87 Range 8 from Agricultural District No. 1 (AG1) to Country Residential (CR)

BYLAW 114-08  

Amending Land Use Bylaw No. 107-08, to rezone a part of NW 36-86-8-W6M from Hamlet Residential District 1 “H-R1” to Hamlet Residential District “H-R.

BYLAW 118-09 For the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 107-08 in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000.

BYLAW 119-08     

Amending Land Use Bylaw No. 107-08, to rezone lands legally known as Plan No 0725747, Block 1, Lot 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, from Hamlet Residential District 1 “H-R1” to Hamlet Residential District “H-R”.

BYLAW 120-09 To implement a municipal address system which can be utilized by emergency service providers and for other reasons.
BYLAW 121-09 For the purpose of amending the Clear Hills County Land Use Bylaw 107-08 in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000.
BYLAW 122-09 For the purpose of appointing a Fire Chief for the Worsley Volunteer Fire Department and prescribing the Duties of the Fire Chief.
BYLAW 123-09 For the purpose of authorizing the rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within Clear Hills County for the 2009 taxation year.
BYLAW 124-09 To amend the existing Clear Hills County Land Use Bylaw 107-08. Land under Plan 0822355 Block 5 Lots 1 through 14 and Block 6 lots 1 through 4 be rezoned from Hamlet Residential District 1 “H-R1” to Hamlet Residential District “H-R”.
BYLAW 125-09

For the purpose of amending the Land Use Bylaw 107-08 by designating the All Saints Anglican Church located on SW-14-83-13-W6M as a Municipal Historic Resource.

BYLAW 126-09 For the purpose of authorizing the lending of funds to the North Peace Housing Foundation, a non profit organization.
BYLAW 127-10 For the purpose of rescinding Bylaw No. 104-07 to regulate the procedure and conduct of Council and Council committee meetings.
BYLAW 130-10 For the purpose of regulation and control of dogs within the County.
BYLAW 131-10 For the purpose of amending the Clear Hills County Land Use Bylaw No. 107-08.
BYLAW 132-10 For the purpose of closing public travel in accordance with Sections 22 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act.
BYLAW 133-10 For the purpose of governing the usage of the water works distribution systems, waste water collection systems and waste services in the hamlets of Worsley, Cleardale and in the community of Bear Canyon and repealing Bylaw 117-08 and Bylaw 129-10.
BYLAW 134-10 Loan to George Lake Aquatic Recreation Association
BYLAW 135-10 2010 Mill Rate
BYLAW 136-10 Regional Assessment Review Board
BYLAW 137-10

Schedule of Fees for Information, Goods and Services (Rescinding Bylaw 128-10)

BYLAW 139-10 Rezone part of NW 36-86-8-W6M from Hamlet General, Hamlet Residential 2 and Hamlet Residential to Hamlet-Public/Institutional.

 

POLICIES

 

Policy 1100 Titles of Elected Officials
Policy 1101 Orientation Sessions for Council Members
Policy 1102 Responsibilities of Councilors
Policy 1103 Minimizing Conflict
Policy 1104 Council Meetings
Policy 1105 Correspondence and Communications
Policy 1106 Newsletters, Articles and News Releases
Policy 1107 Honorarium Payment to Council and Committee Member
Policy 1108 Member at Large Appointments
Policy 1109 Provision of Multifunction Machines for Councilors
Policy 1110 The Chief Administrative Officer Performance Appraisal
Policy 1111 Recognition of Service (Present and Future Members)
Policy 1112 Benefit Coverage for County Councilors
Policy 1113 Confidential Files
Policy 1114 Recognition of Birthday or Anniversary Milestones
Policy 1115 Proclamation Requests
Policy 1116 Policies and Priorities Committee – Terms of Reference
Policy 1117 Development Appeal Board Hearing Procedures
Policy 1118 Policy Development
Policy 1119 Community Organizations – Letters of Support
Policy 1120 Public Hearing Procedure
Policy 1121 Government Relations
Policy 1122 Purpose of the County
Policy 1123 Promotional Items
Policy 1124 Charitable Donations
Policy 1126 Per Diem Payment to Council and Committee Members
Policy 1127 Travel, Meals, Subsistence Payment to Council and Committee Members
Policy 1200 Accounting and Financial Control
Policy 1201 Budget
Policy 1202 Revenue
Policy 1203 Expenditures
Policy 1204 Reserves
Policy 1205 Investments
Policy 1206 Disposal of Assets
Policy 1207 Capitalization
Policy 1208 Inventory
Policy 1209 Assessment Appeals
Policy 1210 Tax Sale Policy
Policy 1211 Release of Assessment and Taxation Information
Policy 1212 Proof of Insurance – Trade Show Exhibitors
Policy 1213 Computer Purchase Program (Old Equipment)
Policy 1214 Computer and Internet Use
Policy 1215 Cemetery Grant
Policy 1216 Communications Goals
Policy 1217 County Census
Policy 1218 Bank Accounts
Policy 1219 Petty Cash
Policy 1220 Credit Cards
Policy 1221 Tendering and Purchasing
Policy 1222 Internet Equipment Program
Policy 1223 Risk Control Policy
Policy 1300 Human Resources
  Personnel Policy Handbook
  Clear Hills County Position Descriptions
  Organizational Chart
Policy 2301 Fire Protection Fees
Policy 2302 Fire Protection Services
Policy 2303 Volunteer Fire Fighters’ Honorariums
Policy 2304 Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Awards Program
Policy 2501 Ambulance Training Grant
Policy 3101 Vehicles Maintenance and Operation
Policy 3102 Public Use Council Chambers
Policy 3103 Inspection & Hazard Identification Policy
Policy 3104 Investigation
Policy 3105 Maintenance Program
Policy 3106 Driving Conditions
Policy 3201 Road Construction
Policy 3202 Road Construction Specifications
Policy 3203 Approach Construction
Policy 3204 Road Construction Five Year Plan
Policy 3205 Land Need and Acquisitions
Policy 3206 Fencing
Policy 3207 Road Numbering System
Policy 3208 Temporary and Permanent Road Closures
Policy 3209 Back Sloping
Policy 3210 Burning
Policy 3211 Annual Equipment Registry
Policy 3212 Crushed Gravel Inventory Control
Policy 3213 Sale of Products  
Policy 3214 Road Weight Limits and Road Bans
Policy 3215 Use of County Roads by Industry
Policy 3216 Gravel Road Maintenance
Policy 3217 Recreation & Community Facility Signage
Policy 3218 GFI System & GPS Equipment
Policy 3219 Road Inspections
Policy 3220 Community Facility Grader Service
Policy 3221 Dust Control
Policy 3222 Ice Control
Policy 3223 Driveway Snowplowing
Policy 3224 Mowing
Policy 3225 Bridges and Culverts
Policy 3226 Drainage Works and Culverts
Policy 3227 Weed Control on Road right-of-ways
Policy 3228 Road Surfacing Five Year Plan
Policy 3229 Road Line Painting
Policy 3230 Use of Equipment for Private Work  
Policy 3231 Chemical Spills
Policy 3232 Texas Gates
Policy 3233 Field Requisitions
Policy 3234 Beaver Control
Policy 3235 Use of LOC (License of Occupation) Roads by Industry
Policy 3236 Senior's Summer Driveway Grading
Policy 3239 Landfill/Transfer Station Cold Weather Policy
Policy 4101 Water Cut Off Procedure
Policy 4102 Providing Water for Cleardale Skating Rink
Policy 4103 Low Pressure Sewage Collection System
Policy 6301 Agricultural Service Board Administration
Policy 6302 Agriculture Improvement
Policy 6303 Pest Control
Policy 6304 Roadside Vegetation Control
Policy 6305 Weed Control
Policy 6306 Clubroot of Canola
Policy 6307 Wolf Hunt Incentive - Effective July 1, 2010
Policy 7001 Operational Grant for Recreation Boards
Policy 7002 Capital Grants
Policy 7003 General Grants
Policy 7004 Beyond Borders Funding
Policy 7005 Sponsorship Funding