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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER
FLAG FLYING POLICY
PURPOSE
This policy is designed to establish a consistent protocol for the flying of flags on Town of
Bridgewater properties.
POLICY
Municipally-Owned Flagpoles:
The Town will fly the Federal Flag, the Provincial, and the Town of Bridgewater Flag on their
flagpoles. Other government flags may be flown as deemed appropriate by the CAO, such as
in the case of a visiting dignitary.
Municipally-Owned Special Purpose Flagpole:
The following guidelines will apply to all requests to fly a flag in recognition of a special event
or cause:
a.
All applications will require initial approval by Council at a regularly scheduled open
Council meeting. Council approval is not required for subsequent annual requests.
However, applicants' must continue to apply on an annual basis.
b.
Approved special purpose flags will only be permitted on the special purpose flagpoles
located at Shipyards Landing and at the DesBrisay Museum.
c.
All requests to fly a special purpose flag must be received in writing [application form is
attached] and state:
- The significance of the flag;
- The requested duration to fly the flag;
- A contact person to coordinate logistics.
d.
Town Council may not approve a request to fly a flag if the flag:
- Propagates hate;
- Advertises a for-profit corporate entity;
- Is in poor condition and detracts from the appearance of Town property.
e.
All approved requests will be granted on a first come, first serve basis.
f.
Provided that the flag and all necessary ropes and attachments have been provided by the
requesting organization, Town staff will raise and lower the flag in accordance with the
terms of the permission granted.
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Policy No.
81
Approved:
October 14, 2014
Amended:
10 Jan 22; 26 Feb 24
Resolution No.: 14-215, 22-013; 24-035
APPLICATION FOR FLYING FLAG
Municipally-Owned Special Purpose Flagpole
(Shipyards Landing & DesBrisay Museum)
Please review Town of Bridgewater Policy No. 81 - Flag Flying for complete details.
1.
Flag to be flown:
2.
Significance of flag named in Item 1:
3.
Requested dates for flying flag:
4.
Contact Information
a. Name:
b. Address:
c. E-mail address:
d. Telephone number:
Please note that applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Initial
requests will be considered by Council at regular open meetings, so please submit your
application well in advance of the requested dates for flying of flag as Council submission
deadlines will be observed in all cases.
Subsequent annual applications should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.
You will be advised by staff once Council reaches a decision. Please ensure the contact
information (above) is accurate to assist us.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Request date:
Council agenda:
Approved: