Administration and Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources and Administration is comprised of the Administration and Human Resource Coordinator, Daniel MacKay and Customer Service Coordinator, Janice MacKinley.

This Department provides administrative support to the CAO, Town Council, manages human resource files, reviews and develops policies, handles inquiries from the public, and is responsible for administrative duties specific to their individual positions.

 

By-Law Enforcement

The By-laws that are enforced by Town of Shelburne By-Law Enforcement Officer, concern property, related public, safety and quality-of-life issues. Enforcement and public education services are provided by the By-Law Enforcement Officer and staff.

By-Law Enforcement Officer

Dana Nash
(902) 875-6482

dana.nash@shelburnens.ca

See By-Laws & Policies for the Town's by-laws.

Finance

Staff

Jane Crowell, Finance Manager
Phone: (902) 875-2991 Ext. 3
Email: jane.crowell@shelburnens.ca

Jennifer Perry, Manager in Training
Phone: (902) 875-2991 Ext. 2
Email: jennifer.perry@shelburnens.ca

Tax Bills

Please Note:  A friendly reminder that CIBC and Scotiabank mortgages do not cover Sewer charges on your final bill in October

Tax Bills are issued twice a year, the first “Interim Bill” is sent out in April and reflects approximately 60% of the previous year's tax total. The “Final Bill” is sent out in September and is the remainder of the current year's taxes after the Tax Rate has been approved by Council. Taxes are calculated on the current year assessment divided by 100 multiplied by the current year Tax Rate.

Sewer Maintenance Bills and Solid Waste Bills are issued with the Final Tax Billing in September of each year as approved by Council.

2025/26

2025/26

  • Residential Tax Rate – $1.99/100 of assessment
  • Commercial Tax Rate - $3.86/100 of assessment
  • Sewer Maintenance - $337.08 per unit
  • Solid Waste Charge - $350.41 per unit

For more information go to Development Support Program.

Other Charges

  • Tax Certificate - $50.00
  • Deed Transfer Tax – 1.5% of purchase price

Address Changes

If you have moved or changed your address, please let us know either by e-mailing us at jennifer.perry@shelburnens.ca or by phone at (902) 875-2991 ext. 2

pdf PVSC address change form (629 KB)

Inquiries

For general inquiries regarding the balance on accounts, address changes, etc contact- Jennifer Perry (902) 875-2991 Ext. 2 or jennifer.perry@shelburnens.ca

Office of the CAO

The Chief Administrative Officer

The Town of Shelburne’s administration operates under a Council-Chief Administrative Officer system. The CAO for the Town of Shelburne reports directly to Council. The CAO provides leadership in carrying out the direction of the Council and is responsible for all Town staff. It is the duty of the CAO to inform, support, and guide the Town Council in the development and evaluation of strategic directions, policies and priorities.

The CAO leads and manages the Town's administrative functions and is responsible for the effective governance of the Town in accordance with the by-laws and policies adopted by Council and the Municipal Government Act.

The CAO office is located at 162 Mowatt Street, Shelburne, NS, 2nd floor. 

Email: sarah.mattatall@shelburnens.ca

Executive Coordinator

The Executive Coordinator works alongside the CAO and Town Council. The Executive Coordinator is responsible for Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas, Council Correspondence, Bylaws & Policies, Grant Writing, Special Projects Coordination, Website / Social Media Channels, and other duties as assigned by Council or the CAO. The Executive Coordinator is secretary to the RCMP Advisory Committee.

Email:jessie.dyer@shelburnens.ca

Budgeting & Reporting

The Town of Shelburne Finance Department prepares budget documents for Council and works with the Town’s auditors (Redding CA) on the annual audit of the Town’s finances.

 The Town’s general operating budget is used to fund the year-to-year costs that provide the majority of services for town residents as well as annual maintenance costs for equipment and facilities. We are in a similar position as last year in the sense that we need to make significant cuts to the overall operating costs to present a balanced budget. Last year’s budget featured approximately 400k in cuts, this year’s budget will require an additional 200k.  

The operating budget can be described as containing both mandatory and discretionary service sectors. Mandatory services are those which the town is required to provide by the Province and include such areas as protective services, wastewater treatment, and roads. We also have discretionary services, which include such sectors as parks, recreation, events, economic and community development. With our current challenging financial position, in order to continue to be able to provide the mandatory core services, discretionary services are often the first areas to be scaled back. This was true last year as economic development, tourism, and special projects were all reduced. The assumptions being presented in this year’s operating budget continue this trend.

 The primary goal of this budget has been to focus on the retention of mandatory operational services. The reduction of discretionary services, which will shortly include a review of town-owned facilities and properties as well as shared services efficiencies, will be noticeable, but short of an Eastern Shelburne County unification, it is the sole means in which an independent town can remain by any measure viable.  

Please review the “BUDGET ITEMS” document below for more information.

2025-2026 Budget Documents

2025/26 General Operating Budget Approved

2025/26 General Operating Report

2025/26 5 Year Capital Budget Approved 

2025/26 5 Year Capital Report

2025-2026 Budget Presentation

2024-2025 Budget Documents

2024-25 General Operating Budget

2024-25 General Operating Budget Report

2023-2024 Budget Documents

2023-24 General Operating Budget draft 

2022-2023 Budget Documents

2021-2022 Budget Documents 

2020-2021 Budget Documents 

2019-20 Budget Documents

Financial Statements

Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs - Municipal Financial Indicators

The Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs provides published indicators for all municipalities in Nova Scotia, focusing on financial matters, administration of the municipality, and characteristics of the community. Two structured reports – the Financial Condition Index and the Municipal Profile – bring together a group of indicators to give an overall snapshot for each municipality.

Municipal Indicators (Department of Municipal Affairs)

Grants to Organizations

  pdf Grants paid to organizations 2019/20 (115 KB)

 Grants Paid to Organizations 2020/21

 Grants Paid to Organizations 2021/22

 Grants Paid to Organizations 2022/23

Grants Paid to Organizations 2023/24

Grants Paid to Organizations 2024/25

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