County Responsibilities

The municipality is empowered by the Minister to administer the Soil Conservation Act and has the following powers and responsibilities:

• Appoint at least one Soil Conservation Officer to oversee compliance and enforcement.
• Pass bylaws regulating stubble burning and topsoil removal.
• Develop permit requirements outlining terms and conditions for stubble burning and topsoil removal.
• Establish municipal policies to guide inspectors/officers in identifying and addressing soil conservation issues > Soil Conservation Policy
• Provide official identification to Soil Conservation Officers.
• Hear appeals from landowners who dispute enforcement actions.

These responsibilities ensure effective soil conservation efforts, helping to protect land productivity and environmental sustainability within the municipality.