The Provincial Government today announced the approval of the request by the Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove to incorporate as a new municipality.
As a new municipality, Mainland and Three Rock Cove will have:
- Enhanced legislative authority.
- Access to mandatory and voluntary training on topics such as roles and responsibilities, financial management, conflict of interest, and council meetings and procedures.
- Increased efficiencies in decision-making processes, including authority to develop and enforce by-laws through a single town council governance structure.
- Access to increased revenue from sources such as property tax, business tax and municipal operating grants
- Ability to leverage additional provincial and federal funding for current and new municipal infrastructure projects.
- Opportunities to attract new businesses and economic growth.
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs will establish a transition committee consisting of departmental and Local Service Districts’ committee representatives to determine next steps and associated timelines.
The incorporation of Mainland and Three Rock Cove as a single town aligns with this government’s vision of creating sustainable communities and regions throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
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“We are pleased to approve the community-driven request of the Local Service Districts of Mainland and Three Rock Cove to become a single town. I want to commend the committee members and residents of these local service districts for their passion and determination to move this initiative forward.”
Honourable Tony Wakeham
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“There is significant value in incorporating these communities. My department and I look forward to supporting the new municipality of Mainland and Three Rock Cove to ensure a smooth transition as we work through the incorporation process.”
Honourable Chris Tibbs
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs
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