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Richmond County Municipal Council has recently amended and adopted the following:

✅ 2026-2027 Grants Policy  

  • Amended to align the policy name with the applicable year. The Waterfront Development Grant, Tier 3, has been updated to support eligible applications for projects that are similar in nature to those eligible under the Canada Community-Building Fund.

✅ Dry Fire Hydrant Policy  

  • The policy was reviewed with input from the Volunteer Fire Departments and amended by Council. The policy applies to dry fire hydrants installed after January 1, 2024.

✅ Publication of Council, Committee of Council, Committee Reports, and meeting Packages on Municipal Website Policy 

  • Amended to resolve a policy conflict regarding the timing for publication of agendas and meeting packages, changing the requirement from two business days to two days prior to a meeting.

✅ Audit Committee Terms of Reference 

  • Amended to align with the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual

🚫 Repealed

The Road Name Change Policy has been repealed as it is no longer compliant. Development of a new Road Name Change Policy has been added to the By Law and Policy Committee working list. During the interim, please contact the Municipal Clerk with any Road Name Change inquiries. Phone: 902-226-2400, extension 9 or email