Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer:
Michele Fraser
Manager of Taxation and Finance:
Christine Dixon
General Clerk/Treasury:
Kerry Marshall and Tracey Allen
We now offer two automatic tax payment options, monthly pre-authorized payment program and tax installment withdrawal program. Further information PAP. (pdf) Also, a reminder regarding Penalty and Interest (pdf).
The Treasury Department is comprised of the Treasurer's Office, Tax Department, Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payroll. The Treasurer is responsible for this Department which:
- provides financial advice to Council and Township departments.
- bills, collects, and invests all municipal revenues.
- prepares and co-ordinates the municipality's Capital and Operating Budget, and
- provides accounting and budgeting services for all departments.
- Acts as a Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits under the Legislation.
TAX DEPARTMENT
- Tax bills are sent to ratepayers twice yearly and are comprised of two installments each. Payments can be made by post-dated cheque, by mail, in person at the Municipal Office, or by telephone or internet banking through the Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the Bank of Montreal and Credit Union Central British Columbia.
- The Tax Department collects the revenue from these taxes and enters payments into a computerized accounting system. Other Departments which collect revenue i.e Arena and hall rentals, building permits, planning application fees, etc. deposit their funds with this Department.
- The role of the Treasurer is to ensure that all receipts and expenditures made by the Township are recorded accurately to ensure that the "general ledger" remains in balance.
- Each Township Department prepares a draft budget for their expenditures for the coming year. The Treasury Department compiles this data along with an estimate of anticipated revenues and presents the final budget to Council for approval.
- The Township's annual budget is approximately $20,000,000, of which 30% is paid to the School Boards.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE
- Receives and processes all approved invoices from all Township Departments.
- Sends invoices for various Township Services (Fire protection, services provided by Public Works Department, etc.).
PAYROLL
- Administers payroll and maintains a comprehensive benefit plan for municipal staff.
