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FLAG POLICY
Policy Number
P2023-03
Classification
ADM
Effective Date
2023-08-21
Approval Authority
COUNCIL
Supersedes
2005-01
Mandated Review
2028
1. OVERVIEW
The City of Bathurst recognizes that flags are important symbols of honour and pride and must be
treated in a respectful and consistent manner.
The City supports half-masting as an expression of collective mourning and sense of loss that is shared
by all residents of Bathurst.
2. PURPOSE
To celebrate together the strength of Bathurst's diversity and inclusivity, the City offers the
opportunity for members of the community, cultural associations and non-profit organizations
to raise nation flags and community flags, during their respective dates of celebration or
recognition during the year, on the flag pole displaying the City of Bathurst flag, located at
City Hall.
3. SCOPE
This policy applies to all flags flown at all properties and facilities owned and operated by the
City of Bathurst, as well as the locations of all city-run events, except those that take place
where the policies of another government body would take precedence.
4. POLICY STATEMENT
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all flags at City facilities are flown, maintained, and
displayed in a consistent and appropriate manner in accordance with the Rules Governing the
Use of Flags and Standards in New Brunswick.
1. FLAG RAISING
a) Six flags shall fly in front of Bathurst City Hall in the following order, from left to
right, as seen by spectators: the Canadian Flag, the New Brunswick Flag, the Union
Jack, the Acadian Flag, the City of Bathurst flag, the Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag.
b) The request for displaying flags/banners shall be through the Office of the City Clerk
and if required, through City Council. See Schedule "A" Request to Raise a Flag at
City Hall Form.
c) Council has the discretion to deny any request.
d) Permission to display flags/banners will be granted on a first come, first serve basis.
e) The flags will be displayed for a period not exceeding seven (7) consecutive calendar
days or for the duration of the event if no other requests are submitted.
f) The coordination of the installation and removal of the flags/banners will be the
responsibility of the association and/or non-profit organization making the request. The
actual installation and removal of flags/banners will be the responsibility of the City.
g) The location of the flag/banner will be at City Hall in replacement of the City of
Bathurst flag.
h) To enhance awareness of special occasions and activities, flags/banners may be
displayed on designated flag poles on the Veteran's Bridge, the East Bathurst Bridge
and the Causeway Bridge five (5) working days before and after the respective dates of
the following celebrations or recognitions:
i. Canada Day
ii. New Brunswick Day
iii. Acadian Day
iv. Remembrance Day
i) The City will not approve requests for flag raisings solicited by:
i. Organizations or groups that are political or partisan in nature, including political
parties or political organizations;
ii. Organizations that promote hatred, violence, racism, or discrimination of any kind;
iii. Religious organizations;
iv. Commercial entities.
2. FLAGS AT HALF-MAST
a) Flags will be flown at half-mast position as a symbolic expression of collective
mourning.
b) Half-masting will occur in accordance with the Rules Governing the Use of Flags and
Standards in New Brunswick and on the following occasions:
i. On January 12, in remembrance of the Boys in Red;
ii. In the event of the death of a member or former member of Council;
iii. A current City of Bathurst employee who dies in the line of duty;
iv. An officer, paramedic, firefighter or other person who dies in the line of duty;
v. A resident of Bathurst, who is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, killed
while deployed on operations.
c) Half-masting at City of Bathurst facilities in respect of a person or persons not
specifically identified in this section may occur at the discretion of the Mayor in
consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer as a symbolic gesture of collective
community mourning.
5. RELATED DOCUMENTS
- Request to Raise a Flag at City Hall Form
- Rules Governing the Use of Flags and Standards in New Brunswick
6. REVISION HISTORY
Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Description
of Change
Sections
Person who
Entered Revision
(Position Title)
Person who
Authorized
Revision (Position
Title)
SCHEDULE A
Request to Raise a Flag at City Hall
Demande de lever un drapeau à l'hôtel de Ville
Date for flag raising (Monday-Friday)
Date de lever du drapeau (lundi au vendredi)
Period of time flag requested to be flown (from - to)
Période durant laquelle le drapeau devrait flotter (de - à)
Reason for request
Raison de la demande
Will you supply the flag to be flown?
Allez-vous fournir le drapeau?
Yes
No
Oui
Non
Will there be a ceremony to raise the flag? To request an appearance of a City
Council member at your flag raising, please fill out the Request for Appearance
Form - Mayor and Council
Est-ce qu'il y aura une cérémonie pour le lever du drapeau? Pour demander la
présence d'un membre du Conseil lors de votre lever de drapeau, veuillez remplir le
Formulaire Demande de présence - Maire et conseil
Yes
No
Oui
Non
Time of ceremony (between 8:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.)
Heure de la cérémonie (entre 8 h 30 et 16 h)
Number of people expected at the ceremony
Nombre de personnes attendues à la cérémonie
Name of organization
Nom de l'organisme
Contact person
Personne ressource
Address
Adresse
City/Town
Ville
Postal Code
Code Postal
Telephone Number
Numéro de téléphone
Email
Courriel
The flag pole will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis. Your submission does not guarantee a reservation. You
will be contacted to confirm your spot.
Les cérémonies de lever du drapeau sont acceptées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi. Veuillez noter que
ce formulaire ne garantit pas votre réservation. Nous communiquerons avec vous pour confirmer votre réservation.