{
 "topic": "hr-personnel",
 "label": "HR & personnel",
 "question": "Workplace, hiring, and harassment policies.",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/hr-personnel/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/amherst/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/amherst/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 7,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "03000-07 Expense Reimbursement Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/amherst/hr-personnel/03000-07-expense-reimbursement-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: 03000-07 Expense Reimbursement Policy; 04000-07 Hiring Policy; 04050-01 Employment Equity Policy; 04500-02 Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention Policy; 04500-06 Substance Use Policy; 04530-01 Salary Administration Policy; Reporting Accidents, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Council Remuneration (Policy 114)",
   "document_number": "114",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis/hr-personnel/policy-114/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration (Policy 114); Occupational Health and Safety (Policy 130); Respectful Workplace (Policy 137); Travel and Expenses (Policy 128), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 5,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Anti-Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/hr-personnel/anti-violence-and-harassment-in-the-workplace-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Anti-Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy; Council and Staff Expenses Policy; Occupational Health and Safety Policy; Pension Policy; Staff Training Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 5,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Council Remuneration Policy (Policy 14)",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/hr-personnel/policy-14/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration Policy (Policy 14); Human Resources Administrative Manual for Employees (Policy 5); Occupational Health & Safety Policy (Policy 28); Policy on Municipal Council and CAO Expense Reimbursement (Policy 23); Workplace Health and Wellness Policy (Policy 42), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Human Resources Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/hr-personnel/human-resources-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Human Resources Policy; Travel Policy; Workplace Health and Wellness Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/argyle/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/argyle/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Council Remuneration and Benefits Policy - ARTICLE C27",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/argyle/hr-personnel/council-remuneration-and-benefits-policy-article-c27/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration and Benefits Policy - ARTICLE C27; Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy - ARTICLE C21, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003128",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/barrington/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/barrington/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 9,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "2025-2028 Accessibility Plan",
   "document_number": "2025-2028",
   "adopted_date": "2025-01-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/barrington/hr-personnel/plan-2025-2028/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia has 9 adopted policies on file: 2025-2028 Accessibility Plan; Equity and Anti-Racism Plan; Policy No. 08 — Annual Remuneration and Benefits for Councillors; Policy No. 22 — Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy; Policy No. 34 — Health and Safety Policy; Policy No. 44 — Payroll Deduction Policy; Policy No. 81 — Substance Abuse Policy; Policy No. 90 — Expanded Service Hours and Compressed Work Week Policy; Policy No. 95 — Volunteer Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 7,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Conference Attending Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/hr-personnel/conference-attending-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: Conference Attending Policy; Employee Compensation and Review Policy 2023; Healthy Eating Policy; Holidays Policy; Performance Management Policy 2023; Remuneration and Expenses of Council; Workplace Wellness Policy 2018, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 8,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Policy 100 — Citizen Honourarium & Reimbursement Pilot Project",
   "document_number": "100",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/hr-personnel/policy-100/",
   "answer": "The Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia has 8 adopted policies on file: Policy 100 — Citizen Honourarium & Reimbursement Pilot Project; Policy 116 — Use of Town Owned Vehicles; Policy 47 — Health & Safety; Policy 64 — Annual Remuneration Adjustment - Council Members; Policy 7 — Conferences, Workshops & Seminars; Policy 73 — Breastfeeding Friendly; Policy 75 — Healthy Eating; Policy 86 — Police Early Retirement Fund, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Attendance Management Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/hr-personnel/attendance-management-policy/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Attendance Management Policy; CBRM Accessibility Plan 2022–2025; OH&S Policy and Procedure Manual — Section 12: Contractor Safety Management, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clare/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clare/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Abuse Prevention Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clare/hr-personnel/abuse-prevention-policy/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Abuse Prevention Policy; Council Remuneration Policy; Salary Administration Policy; Verbal Abuse Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003134",
   "name": "Clark's Harbour",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Equity and Inclusion Plan",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/hr-personnel/equity-and-inclusion-plan/",
   "answer": "The Town of Clark's Harbour, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Equity and Inclusion Plan; Updated Accessibility Plan 2025-2028, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Occupational Health and Safety Policy 91",
   "document_number": "91",
   "adopted_date": "2001-01-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/hr-personnel/policy-91/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Occupational Health and Safety Policy 91, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Personnel Policy Handbook (October 2024)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-10-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/hr-personnel/personnel-policy-handbook/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Health and Safety Policy 21-02; Personnel Policy Handbook (October 2024), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003137",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Digby Accessibility Plan 2025-2028",
   "document_number": "2025-2028",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/hr-personnel/plan-2025-2028/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Digby Accessibility Plan 2025-2028; The Municipality of Digby Equity and Anti-Racism Plan (March 2025), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Admin Policy #2008-01 Council Remuneration",
   "document_number": "2008-01",
   "adopted_date": "2008-02-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/hr-personnel/policy-2008-01/",
   "answer": "The Town of Digby, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Admin Policy #2008-01 Council Remuneration, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Council Remuneration & Travel Reimbursement Policy (Approved December 17, 2025)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/hr-personnel/council-remuneration-travel-reimbursement-policy/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration & Travel Reimbursement Policy (Approved December 17, 2025); Workers' Compensation Board Contractor Coverage Policy V2.0 (Approved November 28, 2018), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Policy C-1 Annual Remuneration Policy",
   "document_number": "C-1",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Policy C-1 Annual Remuneration Policy; Policy C-11 Travel & Expense Policy; Policy C-12 Public Disclosure of Council Travel and Expense Policy; Policy H-23 Healthy Eating Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 8,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Administrative Order 17 — Respecting Remuneration for Members of Council",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/hr-personnel/administrative-order-17-respecting-remuneration-for-members/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia has 8 adopted policies on file: Administrative Order 17 — Respecting Remuneration for Members of Council; Administrative Order 2015-006-ADM — Respecting Disclosure of Employee Salaries; Administrative Order 2020-013-OP — Respecting Child Care Centres (Municipal Child Care Policy); Employment Expense Reimbursement Policy; Occupational Health and Safety Policy; Respectful Workplace Policy; Salary Administration Policy; Workplace Violence Prevention Corporate Procedure, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/inverness/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/inverness/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 5,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Conference Attendance Federation of Canadian Municipalities Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/inverness/hr-personnel/conference-attendance-federation-of-canadian-municipalities/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Inverness, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Conference Attendance Federation of Canadian Municipalities Policy; Conference Attendance Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities Policy; Diversity and Inclusion Action Team Policy; Honorariums for Citizen and Advisory Committees Policy; Remuneration Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 7,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Policy 101 — Council Remuneration",
   "document_number": "101",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/hr-personnel/policy-101/",
   "answer": "The Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: Policy 101 — Council Remuneration; Policy 103 — Workplace Harassment; Policy G36 — Hiring and Employment of Relatives; Policy G39 — Service Awards; Policy G52 — Christmas Closure Town Hall; Policy G72 — Anti Violence in the Workplace; Policy G77 — Flex Time and Work from Home Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Policy HR-06-016 — Maternity and Parental Leave for Non-Unionized Employees",
   "document_number": "HR-06-016",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/hr-personnel/policy-hr-06-016/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Policy HR-06-016 — Maternity and Parental Leave for Non-Unionized Employees; Policy HR-06-018 — Relocation Assistance; Policy HR-06-023 — Respectful Workplace, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Employee Discipline Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/hr-personnel/employee-discipline-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Employee Discipline Policy; Hiring Policy; Respectful Workplace Policy; Storm Days Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003146",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Policy 051 — Personnel Policy",
   "document_number": "051",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The District municipality of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Policy 051 — Personnel Policy; Policy 052 — Occupational Health & Safety, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Expense and Hospitality Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-02-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/hr-personnel/expense-and-hospitality-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: Expense and Hospitality Policy; Occupational Health & Safety Policy; Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 6,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Baby Family Friendly Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/hr-personnel/baby-family-friendly-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia has 6 adopted policies on file: Baby Family Friendly Policy; CAO Performance Review Policy; Chief Administrative Officer Policy; Healthy Eating in Recreation and Municipal Settings Policy; Human Resources Policy Manual; Occupational Health and Safety Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 6,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Code D 3.4 - Anti-Harassment",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/hr-personnel/code-d-3-4-anti-harassment/",
   "answer": "The Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia has 6 adopted policies on file: Code D 3.4 - Anti-Harassment; Code D 3.5 - Sexual Harassment Policy; Code D 4.0 - Gender Diversity Workplace Inclusion Policy; Code D 6.1 - Employee Compensation and Review Policy; Code E 1.0 - Occupational Health and Safety; Code F 1.1 - Honoraria (Fire Department), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 5,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chief Administrative Officer Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/hr-personnel/chief-administrative-officer-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia has 5 adopted policies on file: Chief Administrative Officer Policy; Employee Wellness Policy; Occupational Health and Safety Policy; Record of Employment Policy; Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Equity and Anti-Racism Plan 2025-2028",
   "document_number": "2025-2028",
   "adopted_date": "2025-04-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/hr-personnel/plan-2025-2028/",
   "answer": "The Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Equity and Anti-Racism Plan 2025-2028, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 6,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Personnel Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/hr-personnel/personnel-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia has 6 adopted policies on file: Chief Administrative Officer Policy; Drug and Alcohol Policy; Personnel Policy; Sick Leave Policy; Working Alone Policy; Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 9,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Conference/Seminar/Training Attendance & Expense Reimbursement Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/hr-personnel/conference-seminar-training-attendance-expense/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Pictou, Nova Scotia has 9 adopted policies on file: Conference/Seminar/Training Attendance & Expense Reimbursement Policy; Employee Computer Purchase Policy; Employee Recognition Policy; Equity & Diversity / Anti-Racism Plan (2025); Group Insurance Benefits during Periods of Disability Policy; Milestone Recognition Policy; Occupational Health & Safety Policy; Student/Casual Employment Policy 2026; Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Healthy Eating Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/hr-personnel/healthy-eating-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Healthy Eating Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Occupational Health and Safety Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/hr-personnel/occupational-health-and-safety-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Occupational Health and Safety Policy; Smoke Free Open Space Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 13,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Personnel Policy 32 — Restraints",
   "document_number": "32",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/hr-personnel/policy-32/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia has 13 adopted policies on file: Administrative Policy 17 — FCM Attendance; Administrative Policy 27 — Remuneration of Mayor and Councillors; Administrative Policy 7 — Council and Staff Expenses (2025); Administrative Policy 8 — Remuneration to Non-Council Committee Members; Human Resource Policy Employee Handbook; Operational Policy 21 — Indemnity Liability Protection; Operational Policy 47 — Council Attendance at Meetings, Workshops and Conferences; Operational Policy 55 — Procedure for Contracting Work — Workers' Compensation; Operational Policy 70 — Smoke Free Buildings and Vehicles; Operational Policy 88 — Parental Accommodations for Members of Council; Operational Policy 94 — Non-Union Salary and Wage Increases; Personnel Policy 32 — Restraints; Personnel Policy 33 — Hillsview Acres Resident Abuse, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 9,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Admin 01-007 Hiring Policy",
   "document_number": "01-007",
   "adopted_date": "2018-04-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/hr-personnel/policy-01-007/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia has 9 adopted policies on file: Admin 01-007 Hiring Policy; Admin 01-010 Full Time Term Employment Policy; Admin 01-011 Workplace Wellness Policy; Admin 01-012 Hours of Operation Policy; Admin 01-013 Storm Closure Policy; Admin 01-014 Awards of Recognition Policy; Council 02-010 Physical Fitness Activities Policy; Council 02-016 Non-Union Salary Administration; Council 02-021 CAO Performance Review Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003158",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 8,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Council Remuneration Policy (Amended April 2019)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2019-04-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/hr-personnel/council-remuneration-policy/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Shelburne, Nova Scotia has 8 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration Policy (Amended April 2019); Eastern Shelburne County Accessibility Plan 2025-2028; Eastern Shelburne County Equity & Anti-Racism Plan 2025-2028; Employee Discipline Policy; Healthy Eating in Municipal and Recreation Settings Policy; Respectful Workplace Policy; Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy; Volunteer Expense Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces Policy (2021)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/hr-personnel/smoke-free-outdoor-spaces-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces Policy (2021); Town Council Remuneration Policy (2026 Update), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003160",
   "name": "St. Mary's",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 13,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "2025-26 Accessibility Plan Update",
   "document_number": "2025-26",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/hr-personnel/plan-2025-26/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of St. Mary's, Nova Scotia has 13 adopted policies on file: 2025-26 Accessibility Plan Update; Accessibility Plan 2022-2030; Chief Administrative Officer Policy (Approved 2023-05-15); Council Pension Policy; Dealing with Difficult Customers Policy (Approved 2019-08-12); Human Resources Policy (Approved 2023-10-10); IDEAA Policy (Approved 2025-04-16); Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Policy (Approved 2023-05-15); Municipal Vehicle Use Policy (Approved 2025-05-21); Safety Policy; Staff Mileage Rate Policy; Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Policy; Workplace Health & Wellness Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "CAO Policy (477)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/hr-personnel/cao-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: CAO Policy (477), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "2007-26 Harassment Policy",
   "document_number": "2007-26",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/hr-personnel/policy-2007-26/",
   "answer": "The Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: 2007-26 Harassment Policy; 2024-01 Stewiacke Day Camp & Childcare Services Policy; 2025-03 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Policy; Employee Service Recognition, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 6,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "COVID-19 Response Policy (ADM-20201208)",
   "document_number": "ADM-20201208",
   "adopted_date": "2020-12-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/hr-personnel/policy-adm-20201208/",
   "answer": "The Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia has 6 adopted policies on file: COVID-19 Response Policy (ADM-20201208); Casual Operators (REC-20021010); Child Protection Policy (REC-20240409); Fire Department Honoraria (TFD-20220712); Occupational Health & Safety (ADM-20200818); Professional Associations (ADM-19910124), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 7,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Non Union Personnel Policy (Feb 2024)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/hr-personnel/non-union-personnel-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Truro, Nova Scotia has 7 adopted policies on file: Affirmative Action Policy (2003-05); Anti Harassment Policy (2004-01); Non Union Personnel Policy (Feb 2024); Respectful Workplace Policy (2013-05); Standard Hiring Practices Policy (2007-09); Training and Professional Development Policy (2018-03); Workplace Health and Wellness Policy (2017-12), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/victoria/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/victoria/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 4,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Breastfeeding Policy",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/victoria/hr-personnel/breastfeeding-policy/",
   "answer": "The County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia has 4 adopted policies on file: Breastfeeding Policy; Safety Policy; Sexual Discrimination Policy; Workplace Harassment Discrimination Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/west-hants/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/west-hants/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Council Remuneration Policy RCOHR-001.01",
   "document_number": "RCOHR-001.01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/west-hants/hr-personnel/policy-rcohr-001-01/",
   "answer": "The Regional municipality of West Hants, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Council Remuneration Policy RCOHR-001.01; Health and Safety Policy RCOOH-001.00, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/westville/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/westville/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Equity & Anti-Racism Plan",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-03-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/westville/hr-personnel/equity-anti-racism-plan/",
   "answer": "The Town of Westville, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Equity & Anti-Racism Plan, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "130-001 Human Resource Management Policy",
   "document_number": "130-001",
   "adopted_date": "2008-10-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/wolfville/hr-personnel/policy-130-001/",
   "answer": "The Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia has 3 adopted policies on file: 130-001 Human Resource Management Policy; 130-010 Occupational Health and Safety Policy; 130-021 Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (No. D-045-22)",
   "document_number": "D-045-22",
   "adopted_date": "2022-01-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/hr-personnel/policy-d-045-22/",
   "answer": "The District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia has 2 adopted policies on file: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (No. D-045-22); Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Policy (No. 868), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/hr-personnel/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/hr-personnel.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Personnel Policy (Human Resource Policy Employee Handbook)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/hr-personnel/personnel-policy/",
   "answer": "The Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted policy on file: Personnel Policy (Human Resource Policy Employee Handbook), verified 2026-06-05."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  }
 ]
}