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Municipal Policy Updates

The Municipal Council approved several policy updates at the February 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.

  • Advertising and Sponsorship Policy * New

This policy applies to advertising and sponsorship requests submitted to the Municipality by eligible organizations, community groups, or individuals applying through an eligible host organization. For more information, visit https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html

  • Travel and Expense Policy * Amended

The changes align the policy with the Municipal Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual and the Municipal Government Act. To view the policy, visit

https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../2433-travel.../file.html

  • Strategic Communications Plan * Amended

The plan now includes Voyent Alert, Municipal Elections, and Special Meeting Livestreaming. To view the plan, visit

https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../3783-2026.../file.html

  • CAO Performance Review Policy * Amended

The changes include a new policy name, a revised review schedule, and an updated evaluation template. To view the policy, visit

https://www.richmondcounty.ca/.../2410-cao.../file.html https://www.richmondcounty.ca/grants-and-programs.html