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ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE
2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN
The purpose of the City of Surrey’s Policy Manual is to describe the policies as adopted
by Council. It guides each General Manager in the operation of their department and
enables staff to make decisions within a common, Council-approved framework. The
Policy Manual guides Council members, to make their decisions within existing policy
and assists them when advising the general public on matters brought to their attention.
The Community Charter and the Local Government Act in conjunction with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), form the basis of the City’s Financial Plan and
Financial Policies. These laws and standards drive financial planning calendar dates,
specify financial planning controls, allow ways to amend the Financial Plan after
adoption, and prescribe appropriate methods for financial planning, accounting, and
reporting.
In addition to Corporate Polices as adopted by Council, there are many Corporate
Procedures and Practices that provide guidance and direction to staff, typically these
documents contain more detailed information compared to Corporate Polices and also
are designed to be more fluid in nature, being updated based on organizational needs
and workplace changes. The following are some key Policies and Procedures/Practices
utilized by the City:
POLICIES
DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE AND
CREDIT POLICY
This policy specifies refund and credit
opportunities available to applicants who
have paid all or part of their Development
Cost Charges (DCC), but have chosen to
cancel their building permit.
Opportunities are determined by the
amount of DCC paid as well as the length
of time the permit has been open.
EXPENSE POLICY
This policy provides guidelines for
employees and other authorized
individuals with respect to travel and
expense reimbursements. It defines
approval authorities, per diem
allowances, ineligible costs, and claim
processing requirements.
INVESTMENT POLICY
This policy stipulates that the City of
Surrey will invest funds in a manner that
provides an optimal blend of investment
return and security while meeting daily
cash flow demands and complying with
the statutory requirements of the
Community Charter. The policy states
that City funds are to be invested
prudently and that the City’s investment
practices support the three fundamental
objectives of safety, liquidity, and return
on investment
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