Policies & procedures

What is a Policy?

Policy is a guideline for employees to follow in making decisions best for Strathcona County. It provides a framework for the delegation of decision making, eliminates misunderstandings, reduces uncertainties and enables goals and objectives to be met. Some latitude is allowed in decision making, dependent upon circumstances, otherwise it would be considered a rule or procedure. However, in making decisions, the intent of the policy must be followed.

What is the purpose of a Policy?

The policies are intended to:

  • promote common understanding of Council’s policy objectives
  • provide direction to allow Administration to meet council’s policy objectives
  • facilitate better and more timely decisions
  • ensure uniformity in the interpretation and implementation of policy
  • allow personnel to know what is expected of them
  • ensure that similar situations are handled consistently
  • promote delegation of decision making to the level that must face the problem or situation when it arises
  • encourage coordination and integration of actions and plans within and across functional areas and departments
  • address problems or situations that are repetitive or recurrin

Legislative

Policy NumberPolicy Name
1000-02Municipal Environment
1000-04Delegation
1000-05Remuneration
1000-06Roles & Responsibilities
1000-07Public Participation
*Please click the Policy Number to view the document*

General Administration

Policy NumberPolicy Name
1200-01Cell Phone
1200-02Records Retention
1200-03Utility
1200-04Video Surveillance
1200-05Municipally Owned and Tax Forfeiture Land Sale
1200-06Disposal of Surplus Goods & Equipment
1200-07Media Relations
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Finance

Policy NumberPolicy Name
1300-01Credit Card
1300-02Tangible Capital Asset
1300-03Reimbursements
1300-04Financial Reporting to Council
1300-05Expense Claims
1300-06Professional Development
1300-08Capitalization
1300-09Operating Reserve Allocation
1300-10Unbudgeted Expenditures
1300-11Overdue Accounts Receivable
1300-12Elected Official Professional Development
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Human Resources

Policy NumberPolicy Name
1900-01Personnel Probation
1900-02Corrective Actions
1900-03Incident Reporting
1900-07Workplace Violence Harassments
1900-08General Holidays Office Hours
1900-11Acceptable Technology Use
1900-12Personal Protective Equipment Allowance
1900-13Vacation & Vacation Pay
1900-14Maternity/ Parental Leave Policy
1900-15Employee Grievance
1900-16Compassionate Leave
1900-17Sick & Emergency Leave
1900-18Employee Service Recognition
1900-19Employee Life, Health & Disability Insurance Benefits
1900-20Jury Leave
1900-21Respectful Workplace Policy
1900-22Personnel Records
1900-23Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
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Fire Protection

Policy NumberPolicy Name
2300-01Fire Dept. Level of Service
2300-02Junior Firefighter Program
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Emergency Management

Policy NumberPolicy Name
2400-01Municipal Emergency Management Program
2400-02Director of Emergency Management (DEM) Appointment
2400-03Director of Emergency Management (DEM) Emergency Spending Limits
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Public Works

Policy NumberPolicy Name
3100-01Snow Removal
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Safety

Policy NumberPolicy Name
3900-01Distracted Driver
3900-02Health & Safety
3900-03Extreme Weather Mobilization
3900-04Safety Training
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Sanitary Sewer

Policy NumberPolicy Name
4200-02Sewer Back Up
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Solid Waste Collection & Disposal

Policy NumberPolicy Name
4300-01Special Roll Out Garbage Services
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Economic Development

Policy NumberPolicy Name
6900-01Non-Residential Development Incentive Program Application
6900-02Residential Sale Policy & Purchase Agreement
6900-04Commercial Industrial Sales Purchase Agreement
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Recreation & Culture

Policy NumberPolicy Name
7000-00Community Use
7000-01Parade Procession
7000-02Gas Grills
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