Policies & Procedures

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

This listing does not include all policies and procedures. Please contact Service Barrie if what you're seeking is not listed below.
 

Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy

Last Updated: 2018
Category: Finance & Accounting
Related Links: Budget, Finance Department

Governs the use and administration of capital financing and debt.

Community Garden Policy

Last Updated: 2011
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture
Related Links: Community Gardens

Outlines responsibilities for the City and gardeners who rent their own plot in a community garden.

Complex Recruitment Policy

Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources
Related Links: Job Opportunities & Employment Information

The City recognizes there may be circumstances that contribute to the inability to fill a vacancy due to various factors. The City seeks to mitigate recruitment and retention challenges and address these challenges.

Concussion Prevention and Management Procedure

Last Updated: 2021
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture
Related Links: Recreation Programs

Ensure the safety of participants in City of Barrie Recreation and Culture Services programs and facilities, along with City recreation services staff, by creating awareness of the signs, symptoms and potential severity of concussions.

Conference and Seminar Attendance Policy

Last Updated: 2023
Category: Human Resources
Related Links: Job Opportunities & Employment Information

Employees may be encouraged to acquire, maintain, and improve their skills and knowledge by attending conferences or seminars.

Council-Staff Relations Policy

Last Updated: 2021
Category: Council & Government
Related Links: Council/Committee Code of Conduct, Procedural By-law, Respect in the Workplace Policy , Employee Code of Conduct Policy

The City will promote a respectful, tolerant, violence- and harassment-free relationship and workplace between Members of Council and the officers and employees of the Corporation.

Delegation of Powers & Duties Policy

Last Updated: 2015
Category: Council & Government
Related Links: City Council

Outlines the scope of the powers and duties which Council may delegate to committees of Council, departments or staff, and establishes principles governing such delegation.

Development Charge Deferral Policy

Last Updated: 2025
Category: Finance & Accounting
Related Links: Development Charges, Building Progress in Barrie

Sets out the rules and procedures governing Development Charge deferrals.

Overview: Development Charge Deferral Policy

Development Status Policy

Last Updated: 2024
Category: Human Resources
Related Links: Job Opportunities & Employment Information

There may be circumstances where qualified candidates are not available to fill vacant positions. The City encourages the development of existing employees and in these cases may consider candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications of a position.

Discipline Policy

Last Updated: 2023
Category: Human Resources
Related Links: Job Opportunities & Employment Information

Provides the process, guidance and assistance to supervisors when the need for discipline of an employee arises.