A Bylaw is a law passed by Council. Bylaws can be enforced by bylaw enforcement officers, police and peace officers in the municipality or any other designated officer as appointed by Council.
If residents, ratepayers, business owners and visitors in the municipality do not follow the rules and guidelines set out by a bylaw, they can be fined or given penalties, and they must be informed in writing that they are in breach of the bylaw and a specific statute, section and part pertaining to the Bylaw in question.
Policies set guidelines that the municipality follows. These guidelines can describe how services (service levels/delivery) and programs are provided by a municipality
Decisions that Councils and Councillors make are visible and implemented in the policies and bylaws of a municipality.