Days of Significance and Community Flags

The community flagpole may be used to fly flags:

• To celebrate civic events important to the residents of Dysart et al;
• To promote community service, charitable or not-for profit organizations and/or public awareness campaigns;
• To promote charitable fundraising campaigns;
• To celebrate arts or cultural events;
• To improve public awareness of programs and/or activities;
• To celebrate special honours for individuals or organizations for special achievements; or
• For other reasons as determined by Council.

The community flagpole will not be used for the following purposes:

• Matters that promote discrimination, hatred, violence or prejudice;
• Political parties, political organizations, or candidates for election;
• Religious organizations or religious events or celebrations;
• Fundraising drives that are political or religious in nature;
• Celebrations, campaigns or events with no direct relationship to the Municipality;
• Celebrations, campaigns or events contrary to Municipal Policies or by-laws;
• Celebrations, campaigns or events intended to defame the integrity of the Municipality;
• Corporate promotion;
• Celebrations, campaigns or events intended for commercial profit-making purposes;
• Campaigns attempting to influence government policy; or
• Matters that are contrary to any law.

• Requests must support residents or events in Dysart et al such as a public awareness campaigns and foster a sense of community.
• Requests must relate to activities or subject matter that demonstrates respect and tolerance for all Dysart et al residents.
• Approvals and use of the community flagpole shall be granted on a first-come first-serve basis.
• Applications shall only be considered once per year per organization.
• Flags shall be flown for up to one (1) week at a time with the exemption of the Poppy/Lest We Forget Flag which will be flown for one (1) month.
• Approved flags must be provided to the Municipal Office at least five (5) days prior to the requested display date.
• Flags shall only be raised and lowered on those business days the Municipal Office is open.
• Flags must not be larger than 3 ft x 6 ft (36" x 72").

Please read the Community Flag Raising Criteria and Rules for the Community Flagpole prior to submitting an application. Community flag display requests are made to the Clerk who will include the request on the next Council agenda meeting for review and approval. Requests made less than four (4) weeks prior to the requested date may not be accommodated. 

Apply Online

Alternatively, you may mail, email or hand-deliver an application to:

Municipal Clerk - Municipality of Dysart et al 
PO Box 389 135 Maple Avenue
Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
Email: mbishop@dysartetal.ca 

Your application must include the following information:

• Name of the requesting organization;
• Contact information;
• Requested event or occasion;
• Date or time period of event or occasion;
• Explanation or purpose of the event or occasion;
• If this is an annual event/occasion, please specify if you would like the flag added to the pre-approved list of community flags;
• Picture of the flag to be flown; and
• Description of the applicant organization including any local, national international affiliation, brief history, and any other relevant information.

Please note: At the discretion of the Clerk in consultation with the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, requests to display a flag on municipal property shall be automatically denied when the subject matter:

1. Promotes ideological, religious or other beliefs that promote hate;
2. Is contrary to any law; or
3. Is a corporate sponsorship.