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.
 

Frustration of Contract Policy

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

Acknowledges that there will be circumstances where it may be necessary to terminate employees as a result of “frustration of contract” and provides the requirements to discharge on this basis.

Hiring at the City Policy

Last Updated: 2025
Category: Human Resources
Related Links: Current Job Opportunities

Outlines the terms, conditions and parameters for the recruitment and selection process to set a consistent and equitable standard.

Hybrid Work Program Procedure

Last Updated: 2025
Category: Human Resources
Related Links: Job Opportunities & Employment Information

Provides clarity to all staff on what a hybrid work arrangement looks like at the City of Barrie, as well as guidance on managing these arrangements, since they will be handled on an individual basis.

Investment Policy Statement

Last Updated: 2020
Category: Finance & Accounting
Related Links: Finance Department

Guides the investment management, strategies, and risk oversight, pertaining to the management of City financial assets.

Model Home and Sales Office Policy

Last Updated: 2019
Category: Planning, Building & Infrastructure

Outlines the specifications for model homes and sales offices, as well as the fire emergency requirements.

Municipal Alcohol Policy

Last Updated: 2011
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture
Related Links: Facility Rentals & Bookings

Governs alcohol consumption under a special occasions permit on/within municipally owned properties such as community centres.

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee Procedures

Last Updated: 2023
Category: Council & Government
Related Links: Compliance Audit Committee

Established by the City Clerk of the City of Barrie, ensuring that the duties and responsibilities of the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee are fulfilled in a fair, open and responsible manner, in accordance with the Act.

Municipal Naming Policy

Last Updated: 2016
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture
Related Links: Municipal Naming

Outlines naming procedure to fairly, consistently and efficiently dedicate Municipal Assets.

Parks Planning Lighting Policy

Last Updated: 2025
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture
Related Links: Parks & Amenities

Provides a system to rank and determine the level of community and neighbourhood park lighting needs to establish a standardized level of service for Barrie’s greenspace lands.

Parks Planning Naturalization Policy

Last Updated: 2025
Category: Parks, Recreation, & Culture
Related Links: Parks & Amenities

Provides a strategy to implement naturalized areas in all City parks based on defined park categories with standardized levels of parkland management.