Welcome to The City of Calgary Council Policy Library. The Policy Library is an on-line reference of municipal policies adopted by City Council. These policies mandate various functions and services of The City, and where necessary, establish the procedure by which the functions are performed, and services are delivered. These Council approved policies, have been consolidated into this library for easy access.
The on-line policy library consists of policies originating from various business units. As policies are reviewed, updated and approved, they will be posted and accessible in the Council Policy Library.
These Council Policies are intended for reference purpose only. Please send any questions or comments regarding the Council Policy Library to the Policy Coordinator.
Policy Focus
Chief Financial Officer's Department
The City of Calgary Investment Governance Policy Fiscal Stability ReserveFranchise Fee/MCAF Revenue Budgets and VariancesMulti-Year Budgeting Policy for The City of CalgaryScholarship ProgramBudget Reporting PoliciesInvestment PolicySustainable Environmental and Ethical Procurement Policy (SEEPP) Parks Foundation, Calgary Investment PolicyUser Fees and Subsidies PolicyPublic-Private Partnerships (P3) Policy Professional Services Over $250,000 - Circulation to Council MembersReserves Policy
Community Services & Protective Services
Calgary Civic Arts PolicyCalgary Civic Sports Policy Calgary Corporate Accessibility Policy The City of Calgary Homelessness Strategy Civic Partners Review Reserve-Terms of Reference Policy Community Capital Conservation Grant Enhanced Maintenance Agreement and Infrastructure Agreements Family and Community Support Services Policy Federation of Calgary Communities Griffith Woods Natural Environment Park Management & PolicyLease/License of Occupation to Community Organizations Naming Rights Guidelines - City-Owned, Civic Partner-Operated Facilities Open Space Plan Policy Public Art Policy Status of Community Organizations The Urban Park Master Plan & Policy Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM)Community Services Program PolicyFair Calgary Policy Policy to Alleviate Funding Shortfalls for Community Capital Projects Managed by The City of Calgary With Total Costs of 100,000 and Over Community Standards PolicyPanhandling PolicyPublic Behavior PolicyResponsible Pet Ownership PolicySmoking PolicyWater Management Strategic PlanGreater Prince's Island Park Master PlanParks Urban Forest Strategic PlanWetland Conservation Plan and PolicyTemporary Signs on Highways PolicyPublic Use PolicyFestival and Event PolicyIntegration of Emergency Services into the City of Calgary Land Use, Infrastructure and Mobility Planning PolicyWelcoming Community Policy Autonomous Bodies Policy and Framework
Recordings of Legislative Meetings Policy
Advertising Policy for Appointment of Citizens to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Appointment of Members of Council, Administration and Citizens to Agencies and Establishment of Council Agencies
Calgary Sister Cities (Selection and Evaluation Processes)
Civic Census Policy
Conflict of Interest: Citizen Appointees
Council Breaks and Meal Times
Council to Cover Expenses of Prospective FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) Directors
Council Strategic Initiatives Fund Guidelines
Indemnification of Members of Council
Integrated Risk Management Policy
Letters of Recognition Policy
Opening Prayer-Council Meeting
Plaque Policy
Proclamation Policy
Swearing In Ceremony and Reception
Ward Boundary Determination and Review
White Hat Presentation Policy
Disbanding of Committees Policy
Year Long Proclamations Policy
Personal and Corporate Gifts Policy
Council Attending Conferences
Learning and Development Policy for Aldermen
Whistle-Blower Policy
Posting Aldermanic Ward Budgets and Expenses Policy
Ethical Guidelines of Conduct for Members of Council
Council Members Attendance at Meetings Policy
Aldermanic Executive Assistants Severance Policy
Approval of City of Calgary Senior Management Compensation and Pension Plan
Council Chamber - Operational Matters Policy
Courtesy Policy-Letters for Applicants and Members of Council-Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees
Council Orientation for Newly Elected Members
Members of Council Remuneration Policy
City of Calgary Flag Policy (general, dignitaries & flag raisings)
City of Calgary Half-Mast Flag Policy
Elected Officials Benefit and Pension Policy
Transparency and Accountability Policy
Acquisition of Affordable Housing Lands for Municipal PurposesCorporate Workplace Framework Policy Municipal Naming Policy Sales, Acquisitions and Leases Environmental (S.A.L.E.) Policy Sustainable Building Policy Corporate Affordable Housing StrategyEncroachment Policyengage! PolicyPublic Notice and Legal Advertising PolicySponsorship Policy-City Owned, City-Managed Assets Telecommunication Antenna Structures on Municipal Property
The City of Calgary Heritage Management Program Policies and Procedures Transit Oriented Development Policy Guidelines Triple Bottom Line Policy Procedures for Disposing of Surplus School Sites and Facilities Policy Visitor Parking Permit Policy Centre City PlanCalgary Heritage Strategy and PolicySlope Adaptive Development Guidelines Policy and Conservation Planning and Design PolicyMunicipal Development Plan
Personnel and Accountability Committee (PAC)
Council Policy Library Recognition of Departing Members of Council Council Attendance at Quebec Carnival and Grey Cup Governance Structure Office of the AldermenAldermanic Assistants PolicyAldermanic Expenses/Allowances PolicyAldermanic Expenses- Out of Town Travel PolicyAldermanic Office Expenditure Authorization PolicyAcceptable Use of City Technology Resources- Members of CouncilCommunication Research and Office Support Policy-Ward Budget-Office of the AldermenInformation Management and Computer Resources Policy-Office of the AldermenAldermanic Assistants Travel Plan and Parking PolicyRecords Management Policy for AldermenBudgeting and Accounting-Office of the AldermenAldermanic Office Work Experience Policy
Planning Development and Assessment
Business Tax Exemptions PolicyPolicy Guidelines for the Development of Amateur Radio Antenna Structures in Residential Areas
Dangerous Goods Route Network Development PolicyTraffic Calming Policy Surface Transportation Noise Policy Snow and Ice Control PolicyTruck Route Network Development Policy High Load Truck Route Network Development Policy Installation of 'Out of Sequence' Traffic Signals Policy Streetlight Standards and Sign Poles -Colour of Paint Policy Environmental Capacity Guidelines for Roadways PolicyPedestrian PolicyBicycle PolicyCalgary Transportation Plan Roadside Memorials Policy Parking Governance Roles and Responsibilities Calgary Parking Authority Financial Returns to The City Roundabout Policy Parking Policy Framework for Calgary
Utilities & Environmental Protection
The City of Calgary's Environmental Policy Corporate Fuel Management Policy Environmental Development Review Policy Policy for Utility Extensions Beyond the City's BoundariesOil, Gas and Aggregate Extraction Policy
