City of Edmonton administrative directives and procedures for City employees.
Policies state what we intend to achieve and give high-level direction on how to achieve it. They are necessary when additional guidance is required to achieve strategic goals and direction outlined in strategy. Policies inform decision-making, whether it is set out in a procedure or through program design.
Administrative policies provide direction to City employees on strategic and organizational matters that are under the authority of the City Manager.
Council policies are commitments to residents and the community, are aspirational in nature, and provide Administration with strategic direction. See all Council policies.
A procedure is Administration’s commitment to how a policy will be activated. It sets processes, requirements or criteria that employees must follow, directing them in the actions they need to take to achieve the policy’s intentions.