Corporate Policies & Procedures

The City's policies help direct decision-making while maintaining consistency in municipal operations. Procedures may include the steps and/or process to achieve the goals set out in policies.

The following consolidations are electronic reproductions of select City policies and procedures. This listing does not include all policies and procedures. Please contact Service Barrie if what you're seeking is not listed below.
 

Last Updated: 2022
Category: Human Resources

All City policies, procedures, bylaws, standards, and guidelines must comply with the AODA, and provide for dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
Last Updated: 2020
Category: Human Resources

Sets out accessibility standards required for persons with disabilities while providing exceptional customer service.
Last Updated: 2021
Category: Human Resources

Establishes a framework for the City’s commitment to accessibility, and all requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), and all requirements outlined in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) under the AODA.
Last Updated: 2014
Category: Council & Government

Provides guidance related to accountability and transparency when delivering City of Barrie programs and services (including the political process, decision making and administrative management).
Last Updated: 2020
Category: Planning, Building & Infrastructure

Outlines the framework to receive Advance property purchase requests and assess the merits of advance property purchases.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

The City aims to eliminate the influence and/or perception of nepotism in City hiring and employment related decisions to maintain confidence in the integrity of our employment practices.
Last Updated: 2022
Category: Environmental

Outlines the protocol established by the Water Operations Branch for administering and monitoring the Backflow Prevention Program.
Last Updated: 2022
Category: Administration

Outlines roles, responsibilities and appropriate use for individuals accessing Barrie Public Wi-Fi.
Last Updated: 2010
Category: Environmental
Related Links: Boulevard Gardens

Outlines the non-standard boulevard landscape treatment guidelines.
Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources

Candidate pools are a proactive strategy that reduces the number of recruits and maintains the effectiveness, validity, and reliability of the City’s recruitment practices.