Title
Land Management Policy C-AD53
Proposed Motion
That Council approve Land Management Policy C-AD53, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports Land Management Policy C-AD53, as presented.
Purpose
Policy C-AD53 aligns with the strategic goals of Council and will guide the acquisition, management and disposal of County land assets in an efficient, transparent and responsible manner.
Summary
On October 20, 2020 Administration presented Land Management Policy C-AD53 to Committee of the Whole. Policy C-AD53 has been developed for the management of County land in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Public Land Act, Water Act, and all other legislated acts governing the stewardship of County titled lands.
Administration has met with internal stakeholders and identified policies, directives, and procedures affected by Policy C-AD53 that will require to be revised or rescinded. Upon approval of Land Management Policy C-AD53, administration will present to Council the affected policies that require revisions or rescinding. This will ensure effective compliance is met through the transition of policy development and revision.
Approval of Policy C-AD53 allows for the County to centralize land management functions and ensure consistency and transparency is met while ensuring alignment with legislation and Council's strategic plan.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Complete Communities
Strategic Economic Diversification
Respected Environment
Responsible Leadership
Financial Impact:
Cost: n/a
Source of Funding: n/a