Council Policy Library

  • Policy list

    Search or browse policies listed alphabetically by policy title.

  • City Council

    Council policies related to boards, commissions and committees, conduct of City Council, protocol, City Auditor's Office, elections, Office of the Councillors and Office of the Mayor.

  • Community Services

    Council policies related to Calgary Fire Department, housing, accessibility, community support and wellbeing, recreation, and social programs.

  • Corporate Planning & Financial Services

    Council policies related to assessment, budget, finance, investments, supply management, tax, and user fees and subsidies.

  • Infrastructure Services

    Council policies related to capital priorities and investment and real estate services.

  • Law, Legislative Services & Security

    Council policies related to census, legal and legislative services, transparency, accountability, and ward boundary determination.

  • Operational Services

    Council policies related to facilities, transportation, parks and open spaces, waste, recycling, and water services.

  • People, Innovation & Collaboration Services

    Council policies related to municipal naming, sponsorship, sustainable building, government relations, and customer service and communications.

  • Planning & Development Services

    Council policies related to climate, environment, planning and development.

Council Policy Program FAQs

What are Council and Administration policies used for?

Policies provide guidance on decisions and actions. Council policies are approved by Council and are about current and emerging issues of concern to Calgarians. Administration policies are approved by the Executive Leadership Team and are about how Administration manages the organization.

When are Council policies developed, amended, or rescinded?

Council policies are developed to support The City of Calgary priorities, respond to social/economic/political changes, and to introduce new initiatives, programs and services. Council policy proposals are initiated by The City of Calgary Council, Standing Policy Committees, the Chief Administrative Officer or General Managers for consideration by Council.

Council policies are amended to ensure alignment with current Council priorities, initiatives and practices, as well as with legislation and regulations.

Council policies are rescinded when they become out of date and are no longer required. Council policies may also be rescinded when an existing Council policy has been replaced by a new Council policy.

Other resources

  • Administration Policy Library

    Policies that direct The City of Calgary’s internal workings.

  • Bylaws

    Bylaws address issues and concerns of the local community.

  • 311

    For public enquiries. You can submit a request online, through the mobile app, or by calling.

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