Under the act, you cannot be discriminated against on the basis of the following. Municipal governments in nova scotia are elected every four years and the most recent round of elections took place on october 15, 2016. Nova scotia legislature municipal government act amended. The honourable jamie muir minister of service nova scotia and municipal relations. As this unprecedented pandemic evolves, many of our residential and corporate citizens are concerned about their ability to pay their property tax bills and utility bills in the months ahead. Societies act nova scotia and other public cch municipal units designated under the municipal government act nova scotia eligible initiatives. Municipal government act part xx personal health information act. Expand the municipal activity leadership program to support all municipalilties and mikmaq communities, department of health and wellness, shelton, e. In the matter of an appeal under section 247 municipal. The nova scotia human rights commission is an armslength provincial government commission that is charged with the administration of the provinces human rights act. Municipal government act part ix subdivision requirements for subdivision approval section 268 1 an application for subdivision approval shall a be made to the development officer. Freedom of information and protection of privacy act. Bill c45, an act respecting cannabis and to amend the controlled drugs and substances act, the criminal code and other acts the cannabis act.
The provincial legislation that creates and empowers the municipality is the nova scotia municipal government act. Ombudsman act 1 seniors summit in keeping with the role and mandate of our seniors services section, the office will be hosting a provincial seniors summit. Active and engaged citizens are necessary for a resilient democracy. The renewable electricity plan and regulations april 2010 lay out a clear legal requirement. A range of leadership, organizational development, and capacity building initiatives are eligible for funding, including. Municipal government act rules nova scotia government. Inspection and assessment of existing trail structures components of planning requiring an engineer i. Municipal elections act in the manner prescribed by that act before entering upon. National instrument 21101 marketplace operation whereas. Legis ative assembly of nova scotia province house halifax, nova scotia dear speaker murphy, in accordance with subsection 241 of the ombudsman act, chapter 327 of the revised statutes of nova scotia, 1989, and section 28, subsections i and 2 of the public interest disclosure of wrongdoing act, chapter 42 of the acts of 2010, i have the. This may cause some versions to contain changes which did not occur exactly at the dates shown. The bna act joined the province of canada, nova scotia and.
Building flood resilience in nova scotia presentation to atlantic flood workshop june 14, 2018. A citizens guide to coastal management in nova scotia. Selected acts ns legislature town hall town of yarmouth. Table of contents statements of provincial interest. Halifax regional municipality interim planning area regulations, ns reg 82004. Part xviii of the municipal government act villages. The purpose of the seniors summit is to engage with. Information and privacy commissioner for nova scotia. Offhighway vehicles in nova scotia provincial direction and action plan the final report and recommendations of the voluntary planning task force on off highway vehicles ohv was provided to government in november, 2004. The province of nova scotia confirms the establishment, responsibilities and powers of its municipalities and. According to section 928 of the constitution act, 1867, in each province the legislature may exclusively make laws in relation to. The establishment of elective rural municipal government in nova scotia pdf. Nova scotia is one of the highest seniors population in canada and it is expected to significantly increase in the coming years.
Kentville, nova scotia as concerns related to the spread. Laws and the dangerous and unsightly provision of the municipal government act, s. At the boards discretion, electronic files may be deemed to be the official record. Government bill municipal government act amended chapter 25 of the acts of 2008. List of approved individual auditors, firms or partnerships that can perform auditing services under the municipal government act. These authorities require the reporting of outcomes against the housing nova scotia business plan for the fiscal year just ended. The law that covers liens is the nova scotia builders lien act, an act to establish liens in favour of builders and others, r. Government act as the system for accounting to be used by municipalities and villages in the province of nova scotia. Upon receiving a request the minister should be mindful that the purpose of the act is to provide for the disclosure of all government information with necessary exemptions that are limited and specific s. Municipal government act, sns 1998, c 18, retrieved on 20200521. Registered municipal auditors government of nova scotia. Pickup, cpa, ca auditor general of nova scotia 5161 george street royal centre. This section provides that an application for subdivision approval shall be made but it then lists a number of exemptions.
Municipal government act chapter 18 of the acts of 1998 as amended by 2000, c. You can search for documents citing this statute on canlii. In canada, municipal government is a type of local council authority that provides local services, facilities, safety and infrastructure for communities. Municipal alcohol policies capital health nova scotia. Section 268 of the municipal government act contained within part ix of the act. This statute replaces rsa 1980 c a46, rsa 1980 c c27, rsa 1980 c i1, rsa 1980 c m26, rsa 1980 c m31, rsa 1980 c m32. Graduation competencies for all learners in nova scotia public schools. April 28, 2008 link to bill as introduced second reading. The policy and legislative documents are the foundation for the framework. Regional municipalities may incorporate under the municipal government act mga of 1998, which came into force on april 1. The housing nova scotia act allows the province to carry out affordable housing projects and to receive money from other levels of government nova scotia 20.
This act was amended by several enactments which came into force retroactively. This page contains the full text of the municipal government act rules filed with the nova scotia. This document provides the names and addresses of approved auditors that can perform auditing services for municipalities under the municipal government act until 31 july 2020. Statements of provincial interest part v planning and development local government resource handbook january 2006 service nova scotia and municipal relations section 5. As such, please direct your request to the municipality of the district of west hants, to the attention of chrystal remme, 76 morrison drive, po box 3000, windsor, nova scotia, bon 2 to. Nova scotia securities commission rule 21101 marketplace. This used to be known as the nova scotia mechanics lien act. The mga covers all legislation relevant to municipalities, including the adoption of municipal planning strategies. Government is removing red tape for municipalities so they can provide services more efficiently to nova scotians. Nova scotia is the seventhmost populous province in canada with 923,598 residents as of the. Nova scotia office of the ombudsman 201920 business plan. Housing nova scotia accountability report 20182019 the accountability report of housing nova scotia for the year ended march 31, 2019 is prepared pursuant to the finance act and government policies and guidelines.
It is found in part xx 20 of the municipal government act, which mirrors the foipop act. Nova scotia community feedin tariff guide comfit background the province of nova scotia is taking a bold new direction to make our province greener and cleaner. Social studies 9 focuses on citizenship, as well as an understanding of civics, and is enhanced by critical inquiry into rights, privileges and responsibilities, with an emphasis on active participation. Office of the legislative counsel, nova scotia house of assembly. Nova scotias human rights act protects people from discrimination. Municipal and mikmaq physical activity leadership program. Municipal development officers association of nova scotia.
In the fall of 2017, the minister of municipal affairs introduced amendments to the municipal government act mga and halifax regional municipality charter hrmc that would increase accountability and transparency regarding municipal finances and financial reporting. Summary assessment of provincial legislative framework. Municipal government act halifax regional municipality. Regional municipality pursuant to section 315 1 of the municipal government act as follows. In short, each level of government has tools to address affordable housing in certain ways but they are obliged to do little from a legal standpoint. Amendments to municipal government act and halifax. A citizens guide to coastal management in nova scotia table of contents page about this booklet 5 background 6 jurisdictions 6 federal government 7 provincial government 8 municipal government 12 municipal planning map for nova scotia 12. I have the honour to submit herewith my report to the house of assembly under section 182 of the auditor general act, to be laid before the house in accordance with section 184 of the auditor general act. Very strong maximise stability the most important legislative document is the municipal government act mga.
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