Western Region Community Council records

Established in March 1993 by Halifax County Council By-law No.65, the Western Region Community Council (WRCC) oversaw the provision and management of community services in polling districts #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #18. Such community services included: area rate management, street lighting and sidewalks, fire protection, recreation, planning and development. The WRCC could also make recommendations to County Council on the adequacy of transportation, communication, and policing services in the Western Region. The WRCC operated as a Community Committee until February 6, 1995 when it became a Community Council. The status of Community Council was conferred by the County Council and gave the WRCC more operational powers and authority. From 1995 onwards, the WRCC could set its own operating and capital budgets (subject to County Council approval) as well as create its own rules of procedure. Additionally, after becoming a Community Council, the WRCC had the authority to appoint a Community Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC), amend land-use by-laws, and approve development agreements. The WRCC also oversaw the work of the Western Region Economic Development Committee which was established in 1994. The Western Region Economic Development Committee's mandate was to produce an economic development plan for the western region of the County. The WRCC was made up of an annually-elected Chair and the councillors for districts #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #18. Meetings were held on the fourth Wednesday of every month and included sessions for public participation.