Flag Raising Application

Completing this form will send your application to the Office of the Clerk. The application is intended for organizations or community groups based in the Municipality of Greenstone wishing to have a community flag raised at the Greenstone Administration Office. If approved, the flag will be flown beneath the Municipality of Greenstone flag for a limited time. Review our Flag Protocol Policy for complete details. 

The special request shall be submitted 4 weeks in advance of the required date in writing and shall include:

• Name of the requesting organization
• Contact information including phone and email
• Requested event or occasion
• Date or time period of the event or occasion
• Description of the applicant organization including local affiliation, brief history, and any other relevant information.

Eligibility Criteria for Flag Raising Requests

The criteria for approving or denying a request to have a community flag displayed will be:

• Submission on behalf of a local agency or organization;
• Requests for Flags of charitable organizations and public awareness campaigns that align with the Human Rights Code;
• Requests in honour of national or independence days important to the residents of the Municipality;
• Requests in support of fund-raising drives important to the residents of the Municipality;
• Requests to celebrate multi-cultural and civic events important to residents of the Municipality.

At no time will the Municipality fly a special flag for:

• Political parties
• Religious groups
• Supporting fundraising drives that are polical or religious in nature
• In support of groups or organizations or events that promote beliefs contrary to Municipal By-laws or Policies

Personal Information Collection Statement

The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. The information will only be used to communicate with you regarding your request. All information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.