Your Municipal Services
Headed by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Municipality of the County of Inverness administration directs and coordinates the general management of the business affairs of the Municipality, in accordance with the by-laws, policies, and plans approved by Council.
The CAO is the link between Council and municipal staff, and the CAO oversees the day to day operation of the municipality, preparation of reports, policy, budgets and recommendations for Council.
Learn more about our municipal services and departments below.

Finance & Taxation
This section of the website contains information on:


Water & Wastewater
The Infrastructure & Emergency Services Department is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the municipality’s six water systems and seven wastewater systems.

Recreation & Community Wellness
The Department assists community groups, depending on specific needs, with coordination, planning, co-sponsorship, cost-sharing, and promotion; and where resources are available provides recreational and educational opportunities for County residents that otherwise would not exist.

Eastern District Planning Commision
The Eastern District Planning Commission provides planning, subdivision and building inspection services in eastern Nova Scotia for the Counties of Antigonish, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria and the Town of Port Hawkesbury. The planners, development officers, building inspectors and support staff work toward developing a safe and healthy community for you and your family. For more information on the services offered by the EDPC Please visit their website.

Forms and Applications
This page houses all the Forms and Applications the municipality offers from Volunteer Recognition Nomination Forms to District Capital Grants Applications to Applications for Water Connection. Many of our forms can now be submitted online.