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News from municipal council's Oct. 2 special meeting
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Municipality of Cumberland approves new personnel policy
Cumberland municipal council has approved a new personnel policy.
It also repealed the former personnel policy, the workplace clothing policy, the sexual harassment policy and the drugs and alcohol in the workplace policy. These policies are now included in the new personnel policy.
Council passed the motion during a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
The municipality’s existing personnel policy was approved in 2019.
As a good practice, an extensive review of the policy was completed to ensure its employment policies and practices are current and support employees in our workplace.
Upon review, it was determined that gaps existed, clarity was needed in certain sections, and employment practices and legislation have evolved since 2019.
The purpose of the personnel policy is to document the personnel practices and policies of the municipality and to ensure that there is a clear understanding of the terms, conditions and requirements governing employment with the Municipality. It also consolidates several existing policies into one document.
Cox & Palmer were retained to do an initial review of the personnel policy, to provide updated language and legislative requirements within the document, and to tackle new policy areas.
New or significantly enhanced policy areas include sections addressing confidentiality, attendance management, respectful workplace behaviour, drugs and alcohol in the workplace, and accommodation, equity and accessibility.
TCI Management Consultants hired to complete needs review for Parrsboro library
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The Municipality of Cumberland has hired TCI Management Consultants to conduct a review of library infrastructure needs in Parrsboro.
The municipality passed a resolution earlier this year to conduct a review. The objective of the review is to provide a report that will identify the needs of the community and the viability of options, including proposing the scope and location of a new library in Parrsboro.
The scope of work includes conducting a needs assessment of the community regarding library infrastructure through various community engagement initiatives, including surveys for residents and an open house
Municipality of Cumberland hosts talking circle to recognize National Truth & Reconciliation Day
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Monday, Sept. 30, is National Truth & Reconciliation Day – a day dedicated to recognizing and honouring the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
It’s a day that hits home for Springhill’s Carol Ann Knockwood as it brings back memories of how tough it was growing up as an Mi’kmaw child in Springhill and the five terrible years she spent at a residential school.
“They were the five most terrible years of my life,” Knockwood said during a talking circle the Municipality of Cumberland hosted for its staff to start the commemoration of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. “It got easier as you got older. The first few years were terrible because you didn’t know what you were doing wrong. It was a very difficult place.”
Knockwood was joined by her daughter, Michelle Parsons; Tammy Drew-House of Indigenous Affairs and Gerald Gloade of the Mikmawey Debert Cultural Centre in sharing the healing circle with several municipal representatives.
RFP-MCC-2427
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The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is currently advertising a request for proposal for the “Parrsboro Wellfield Emergency Standby Generator “
Service Nova Scotia - Heating Assistance Rebate Program Opens October 1
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Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP), opening October 1 for the 2024-25 season.
“The colder season can be an especially tough time of year for Nova Scotians who are struggling to cover their bills, and we know this year will be no different,” said Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Service Nova Scotia. “The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps ease the costs of home heating for those who need it. It’s one of many ways we’ll be supporting Nova Scotians this season.”