Interest Policy

Inverness, Nova Scotia

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MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF INVERNESS INTEREST LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY: Municipal Government Act Section 49(1)(a) Sect ion 113(2) PREAMBLE: TERMS: It shall be the policy of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness to set each year, an interest rate to be charged on overdue taxes, area rates, sewer charges and any other charges or sums owing to the Municipality, in accordance with Section 49(1)(a) and Section 113(2) of the Municipal Government Act. The rate of interest to be charged on overdue tax accounts, including area rates, shall be fixed at twelve percent (12%) annually and shall be calculated monthly on unpaid taxes. The interest penalty date for unpaid taxes shall be determined annually by Municipal Council and shall be included in the resolution for the levying of taxes. The rate of interest to be charged on overdue capital charges shall be fixed at ten percent (10%) and shall be calculated annually on overdue charges. The rate of interest to be charged on overdue accounts receivables and other sums shall be fixed at one percent (1%) per month. This is to certify that the above policy was approved by the Municipal Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness on the 10th day of July, A.D., 2006. TcLzt A.0 Chief Administrative Officer Approval: Policy Committee Review: June 8, 2006 Council -7 Day Notice: June 12, 2006 Council Approval: July 10, 2006