Public Service Announcement

Citizens Urged to Serve on HRM Tax Reform Committee

(Monday, November 6/06)-- HRM is looking for citizens interested in exploring alternatives to the current municipal tax system.

The municipality is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the new Tax Reform Committee. Members will work closely with Regional Council and staff to develop a public participation plan; carry out an evaluation of the current tax system; and recommend alternative types of taxation or fees.

Selected members must be willing to serve for the duration of the Tax Reform Project, which is expected to be 12 to 18 months, and be prepared to attend frequent Committee meetings

Persons interested in serving on this Committee are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the municipality. The letter should include any relevant information, such as a knowledge or interest in municipal finance or taxation, or previous committee experience. The deadline to submit applications is November 15th.

Expressions of interest may be submitted to the Municipal Clerk. PO Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia. B3J 3A5 or e-mailed to clerks@halifax.ca, or faxed to (902) 490-4208 no later than November 15th, 2006. For more information on the duties, responsibilities, and make-up of the committee, please see the committee’s Terms of Reference at www.halifax.ca/taxreform/ or call 490- 4886.

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John O’Brien
Manager, Corporate Communications
490-1539