The municipal government receives its power from the provincial government. It deals with issues concerning the community such as: city parks, public transportation, collection of garbage and recycling, water and sewer services, fire prevention, city roads and sidewalks, licensing and control of pets, land use bylaws, commercial permitting, building code inspections, and local policing.

The Musquodoboit Valley is a part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. It is part of district 1 that includes District 1, Waverly, Fall River and Musquodoboit Valley, has a population of nearly 21,000 residents and is made up of suburban residential neighborhoods and rural farming communities.
Cathy Deagle Gammon is the Councillor and Deputy Mayor and can be reached at  902.717.2718 or Email: cathy.deaglegammon@halifax.ca.

Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS): The MPS outlines the overall vision and goals for land use and development in the municipality. It provides a high-level framework for growth, conservation, and community development.

Land-Use By-Law (LUB): The LUB is directly linked to the MPS. It divides the municipality into different land use districts (zones) and establishes procedures for processing development applications. The LUB specifies permitted and restricted uses for each zone, helping minimize land-use conflicts.
In summary, the LUB ensures orderly and efficient development by regulating land and building use within Nova Scotia municipalities.

Read the Municipal Planning Strategy [PDF] and Land Use By-law [PDF] to learn more about the planning policies and regulations for this planning area.
Musquodoboit Valley/Dutch Settlement Plan Area | Halifax