The township has entered an agreement with North Perth and Perth East under which bylaw enforcement duties will be shared among the three municipalities.
The agreement, authorized by Mapleton council at its June 10 meeting, was negotiated by township staff and representatives of the two Perth County municipalities.
“Mapleton’s bylaw enforcement officer (Maurita Boyle) is agreeable to the terms contained in the agreement and staff are now prepared to recommend the execution of the agreement,” stated CAO Patty Sinnamon in a report to council.
Shared costs will include wages (based on each municipality’s needs), cell phone, laptop, training courses, memberships to professional organizations, clothing and other equipment costs that would be used in all three municipalities.
Currently these costs are paid 100 per cent by Mapleton, the report notes, adding additional benefits could include exposure to best practices and procedures currently used in other municipalities.
“I think it’s a good move for Mapleton,” Sinnamon told council.
“Shared services agreements are an excellent way to reduce costs in municipalities, particularly where there is no need for a full-time employee.”
The report notes each municipality will be responsible for paying any mileage to the enforcement officer in the event her personal vehicle is being used.
Sinnamon said the agreement is subject to periodic review and can be terminated by the parties with proper notice.
