Community Grant Program Policy ☒ Council ☐ Administrative PURPOSE The Municipality of East Hants recognizes the importance and value of not-for-profit community-based organizations. Council’s primary role is an enabling, facilitative one, meant to develop and coordinate supports necessary to encourage vibrant, healthy and active communities. While it is agreed that flexibility is needed when aiding community groups in an area…
…investigation of a dangerous or unsightly property once a complaint has been received. A complaint of a dangerous or unsightly property can be made by a resident or ratepayer of the Municipality or from a public sector agency engaged in public safety or enforcement (i.e., RCMP, Fire Department, SPCA and Province of NS) (the “complainant”). Complaints regarding unsightly properties will…
…positive community development impact for the area hosting the event (i.e. bring community together, improved infrastructure, fundraising dollars left in the community, etc.). More weight will be given to events that are proposed as sustainable multi-year events. 6. Tourism – The event proposes to highlight a geographic area of the Municipality that is considered to be tourism rich in terms…
PAGE 1 OF 5 Not-For-Profit Insurance Grant Policy ☒ Council ☐ Administrative PURPOSE The Municipality of East Hants recognizes the importance and value of not-for-profit, community-based organizations. These organizations provide opportunities and services that benefit East Hants Residents contributing to building a strong community. The purpose of the Not-for-Profit Insurance Grant Policy is to: 1. Support not-for-profit organizations benefiting East…
…Municipality has signed an investment services agreement with the Manulife Assurance Company of Canada and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (collectively, “Manulife”), for management of the pension assets. The Municipality’s Pension Committee is responsible for reviewing the investment policies and goals of the fund managers selected, to ensure they are consistent with the objectives of the Plan. In performing its…
…flammable or explosive materials which, because of their inherent characteristics, constitute a special fire hazard. Medium-hazard Industrial Occupancy (F2) means an industrial occupancy in which the combustible content is more than 50 kg/m2 or 1200 MJ/m2 of floor area and not classified as a high-hazard industrial occupancy. Low-hazard Industrial Occupancy (F3) means an industrial occupancy in which the combustible content…
…the tourism industry in the province. Municipal Community Communities within the boundaries of the Municipality of East Hants. Capacity Building Investment in the future sustainability of the non-profit organization. Includes identifying a communications strategy, improving volunteer recruitment, developing a leadership succession plan, identifying more efficient uses of technology, and engaging in collaborations with community partners. Focuses on the delivery of…
…but does not include a device that is installed in a vehicle; c) “audible alarm” means an alarm system containing as a component or feature an audible sound generated by an activated alarm system on the premises in which the alarm system is installed; d) “automatic calling device” means any device, or combination of devices, that will, upon activation, either…
…first formed in the 1940s to offer the community a recreation facility. Age and deficiencies in the original arena (The Barn) created a need for a new and updated arena and, in 1993, the Keith Miller Arena opened. Demand and growth warranted further expansion by the late 2000s and in 2011 the current facility with two full-size ice surfaces and…
…the EHAA board, to formalize a new partnership for the sustainability of the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz. The Municipality agreed to purchase the Sportsplex for $2.3 million at a meeting of Council on July 20, 2021, with a portion of funding ($1.36 million) coming from the Canada Community Building Fund. The purchase price includes clearing the remainder of the…