Welcome To Inverness County

The Municipality of Inverness County is excited to announce the launch of a vibrant community park project in the heart of Port Hood – alongside a public survey designed to gather input. Whether you live in Port Hood, learn in Port Hood, work, shop, play, or visit, we want to hear from you.

Thanks to a generous donation of land by Ted & Hermina vanZutphen, the future Port Hood Community Park will be located at the corner of Main St. and Wharf Rd., on the site of the former Port Hood Consolidated School.

The Port Hood Community Park will be thoughtfully designed with the community – and especially its youth – in mind, as a hub of activity, connection, and fun.

Design consultants, Glenn Group Landscape Architects & Park Planners, have been hired to design the park. To help guide their work, residents are invited to complete a short survey and share their ideas for the space (www.surveymonkey.com/r/PortHoodCommunityPark).

The survey will remain open from Thursday, April 17 to Thursday, May 1, 2025. Paper copies will also be available at the Municipal Administration Building, located at 375 Main St., Port Hood.

After the survey closes, the consultants will use the feedback to develop potential park designs. A public engagement session will be held later this spring, where these design concepts will be presented, and further input gathered.

Following that, a revised design will be prepared and once approved and funding is secured, the project will move into the construction phase. Updates will be shared with the community as the project progresses.

A Planning Committee has been formed to guide the planning and construction phases. This group includes members of the community with support from members of Municipality of Inverness County staff. Glenn Group consultants will provide support and direction throughout the planning and construction phases of the project.

If members of the public have questions about the Port Hood Community Park Project, visit Port Hood Community Park Project page (invernesscounty.ca/development-projects/port-hood-community-park-project/), email construction@invernesscounty.ca or call 1-866-258-0223, select option #5

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The Municipality of Inverness County is seeking two volunteers to sit on the Audit Committee for a one and two-year term.

The committee’s role is to act as an advisory board carrying out critical review functions on behalf of council. The primary function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Municipality of the County of Inverness in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities related to quality and integrity of financial reporting along with ensuring the appropriate systems and controls for the proper recording of transaction and protection of assets are in place. Interested in joining the committee?

You’re eligible to apply if you:
- are at least 18 years of age
- are not related to a member of Council or to an employee of the Municipality of Inverness County
- have been a resident of the Municipality of Inverness County for the last six months before making an application and must continue to be a resident of the municipality throughout the term of the appointment
- are not ineligible for an appointment pursuant to the Municipality’s Public Appointment Policy.

Candidates will:
- serve without pay
- must meet at least two times per fiscal year, or otherwise as needed to fulfill its duties.
- complete mandatory Audit Committee Training prescribed by the Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
- understand financial statements and issues at a reasonable level
- have an ability to receive correspondence by email, access digital documents in MS Word, Excel, or pdf formats, and have a working knowledge of computers

Interested applicants can apply online (invernesscounty.ca/audit-committee-member-application-form/). Printed application forms are also available at the municipal administration building, 375 Main Street, Port Hood. Printed applications and references can be dropped off at the municipal administration building, addressed to Finance Department, labeled with Audit Committee Application.

Review the Audit Committee Terms of Reference online (invernesscounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/29.-Audit-Committee-Policy-V2.pdf). Applications will be accepted until the vacant position is filled.

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