About Northern Settlements
What is a northern settlement?
A northern settlement is a District community. The District is a municipality where Northern Municipal Services (NMS) holds the delegated responsibility to act as the local government authority. Northern settlements are administered in consultation with their local advisory committee.
What is a Local Advisory Committee?
An elected local advisory committee (LAC) acts in an advisory capacity to NMS on the general affairs of the northern settlement.
What municipal services may be provided to northern settlements?
Click here for more information on the types of municipal services that may be provided to District communities.
Legislation
If you would like to read more about the governance and administration of northern settlements, please refer to The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010.
Questions?
Please email [email protected]
A northern settlement is a District community. The District is a municipality where Northern Municipal Services (NMS) holds the delegated responsibility to act as the local government authority. Northern settlements are administered in consultation with their local advisory committee.
What is a Local Advisory Committee?
An elected local advisory committee (LAC) acts in an advisory capacity to NMS on the general affairs of the northern settlement.
What municipal services may be provided to northern settlements?
Click here for more information on the types of municipal services that may be provided to District communities.
Legislation
If you would like to read more about the governance and administration of northern settlements, please refer to The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010.
Questions?
Please email [email protected]