Jack Byrne Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre Community Representative

The Town of Flatrock is seeking a Jack Byrne Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre Community Representative! If you are interested in applying, fill out the application form and submit by January 8th at 4:00 pm to info@townofflatrock.com JBRSEC Application Form

Tender: Sale of 2011 Ford F350 4X4

The Town of Flatrock intends to sell one (1) 2011 Ford F350 4X4 along with snowplow and sander. These assets are being sold “as is where is” and together. The specifications are as follows:
Year: 2011
Model: Ford F350 4X4
Kilometers: 260800 km
Serial # 1FTRF3B63BEA76682
Sander
Year: 2011
Brand: Western Tornado
Length: 8ft
Volume: 1.8 cubic yards
Snow Plow
Year:  2011
Brand: ProPlus
Size 9ft
The successful tender will be responsible for all applicable taxes, levies, and/or transfer fees associated with this tender. The Flatrock logo and government plates will be removed before transfer of ownership.
This asset can be viewed at the Flatrock Public Works Depot located at 408 Pouch Cove Highway on Saturday November 8^th, from 9:00am-11:00am.
Tenders must be received in a sealed envelope marked “Flatrock Truck” before 3:00pm on Friday, November 14, and completed on the approved Tender Submission Form. Tender bids documents can also be dropped off at the Flatrock Town Hall located at 663 Windgap Road by Friday, November 14, 2025, at 3:00pm.
Tenders will be opened at the Town Hall at 6:45 pm Monday November 17, 2025.
To view full tender including pictures and Tender Submission form, click the file below.
2011 Ford F350 4×4 – Invitation of Tenders

Public Consultation Ad DRA 6

TOWN OF FLATROCK PUBLIC CONSULTATION The general public is invited to view a draft copy of the Town of Flatrock Development Regulations Amendment No. 6, 2025. The proposed Development Regulations Amendment will Delete the present Condition 4, dealing with “shop and catering uses”, and Add a new Condition 4 to the Public Buildings Land Use Zone Table. The public may provide any comments or concerns on the proposed change to the Town in writing before Council proceeds with adopting the proposed amendment. The Town of Flatrock draft Development Regulations Amendment No. 6, 2025, shall be on display September 22 to September 29, 2025, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Town Hall, Flatrock. The deadline for written comments shall be 4:00 pm, September 29, 2025. More information may be obtained by contacting: Town of Flatrock 663 Wind Gap Road Flatrock, NL A1K 1C7 Tel: 437- 6312 Fax: 437- 6311 E-mail: info@townofflatrock.com

Potential Candidate Information

Thinking about running for council?

Here’s some information:

What does a Councilor do?
A councilor is an elected official who serves on a council, representing the interests of their community. They participate in decision-making, develop policies, and act as a link between the public and the local government. During council meetings, decisions are made by making a motion and then is voted on by council. There are a variety of legislation, regulations and policies that provide direction.
Time Commitment of a Councilor
Council holds a Regular Public Council meeting every three weeks. Each Councilor is also assigned to be on committees where meeting frequency varies depending on the committee. You may also be asked to represent Council at meetings of other organizations and at community events. Once elected you will be required to complete Municipal Code of Conduct Training and The Municipal Affairs Mandatory Training within 3 months of being sworn into office.
Nomination
Town of Flatrock’s nomination day is September 9, 2025, from 8am-8pm.
Candidate Qualification
A person is qualified to be nominated as a candidate for councilor who

1.  is eligible to vote in an election held under this Act in the municipality in which they are nominated to serve as a councilor
2.  is not in arrears of taxes or other charges payable to the municipality; and
3. is ordinarily resident for a period of 30 days before the commencement of the nomination period  in the municipality

Candidate Disqualification
A person is not qualified to be nominated as a candidate for council who:

1. Are Clerk, Manager or a Paid Department Head of Council
2. are a member of the House of Commons, the Senate of Canada, the House of Assembly or a judge of the Supreme or Provincial Court;

Nomination Procedure
A candidate for councilor shall be nominated by persons eligible to vote who are a Flatrock resident. A nomination shall be in writing on the prescribed form; shall state the name and civic address of the candidate; be signed by the proposer and seconder, both of whom shall be present together in the Town Hall with the candidate who shall also sign signifying his or her acceptance.
In the Town of Flatrock, there is a separate ballot for mayor. Candidates can decide to run for Councilor or Mayor. The Deputy Mayor is elected by the new council at their first meeting.

A candidate at the time of his or her nomination shall deposit a sum of $10 with the Returning Officer and that sum is not refundable. The Returning Officer will provide a Candidate Information package to take home with you. The Returning Officer shall give notice of the names of the candidates, the time of the election and the location of polling booths, by publishing in our local newspaper, in the Town Hall and in other public places.

Before You Run
To better understand and prepare for the election and potentially the position of Councilor you may wish to consider: • Attend existing Council meetings and see how they operate (Next meeting is September 2 at 6:45pm) • Review a copy of the Council’s minutes, and other documents on the website. • Review current legislation. • Speak to past and current Mayors and Councillors; and • Speak to staff members
Campaigning
Campaigning is an opportunity to convince voters you are the best candidate. A campaign usually involves talking and listening to residents, distributing promotional materials, using websites and social media. The Election signs policy is available on the Town’s website and states signs may be erected on or after nomination day on public property. Many candidates will receive contributions toward the cost of mounting an election campaign. Within 90 days of the election, an elected candidate must file with the Returning Officer an “Oath or Affirmation of Campaign Contributions Disclosure” form. All contributions of money, goods, or services received by a candidate with a value of over $100 must be declared by the candidate when reporting on campaign contributions received. To value any goods or services received, one must use the equivalent
On election day, a candidate or his or her agents shall not campaign or distribute or cause to have distributed campaign materials in an area that is less than 30 metres from the entrance to a polling station./
Voters A Canadian citizen who is 18 years of age or older is qualified to vote at an election where he or she has been ordinarily resident for the 30 days immediately before election day in Flatrock. Note: The following rules shall determine the residency of a person:

1. a person shall be a resident of the place where he or she lives and sleeps and to which, when absent, he or she intends to return;
2. residency is not lost by a person who leaves that residence for temporary purposes only;
3. the place where a persons family resides shall be his or her residence unless that person commences and continues to live at some other place with the intention of remaining there, in which case, the person shall be considered to be resident in the place in which he or she intends to reside.
4. A person shall have only one place of residency.

Voters List
After nomination day, candidates can contact the Returning Officer to obtain the voters list.
Voters Dates and Times
An advance poll will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, between 8:00am and 8:00pm at the Flatrock Community Centre (495 Windgap Road). Thursday, October 2, 2025, is voting day between 8:00am and 8:00pm, at the Flatrock Community Centre.
Questions
If you have any questions please contact the Returning Officer, Shirley Ryan at (709) 437-6312 or shirley@townofflatrock.com

Killick Coast Regional Public Transit Feasibility Study – Public Survey, 2025

The Town of Flatrock is part of a regional feasibility study to investigate the possibility of a public transit system on the Killick Coast (serving Torbay, Bauline, Flatrock, Bell Island (Wabana), Pouch Cove, Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s, and Logy Bay Middle Cove–Outer Cove). The purpose of this survey is to gather information about individual’s local transportation patterns, transportation needs, and desires to use a localized public transit system. The feasibility study is looking into potential routes, service models, ridership, and community impacts. We are looking into how a potential public transit service could help residents get around their own community, connect with other communities in the region, and/or access services outside the region (i.e. in St. John’s). The survey questions are designed to capture information from those that expect they would use a public transit system at least occasionally. A well-designed system is based on potential rider needs. A few minutes to share your experiences and ideas means a lot to our investigation. All responses are anonymous. We thank you for your time and consideration. You can access the survey here – https://forms.gle/zRowUDQt2DninT3SA you can also obtain a printed copy of the survey which is available at the town office. we appreciate you taking time to complete this important survey.

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