Glossary
2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN
Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB)
- Sets accounting standards for the public
sector. PSAB serves the public interests by setting standards and guidance with respect
to the reporting of financial and other information.
Riparian Corridor
- The habitat immediately adjacent to a river, stream, lake or other
natural body of water.
RCMP
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Revenue
- Sources of income used by the City to finance its operations.
South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR)
- Capital roads project undertaken by the City.
Tax Levy
- The total amount to be raised through general property taxes.
Taxes
- Compulsory charges levied by the City for the purpose of financing services
performed for the common benefit of its citizens.
Terrestrial Habitat
- a place or environment on land.
Transfers To/From Own Sources
- Amounts transferred to/from one fund to another
fund or to/from deferred revenue or reserve accounts.
Triple Bottom Line Accounting
- A performance measure that takes into account
ecological and social performance in addition to financial performance.
346