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MattersAdministrationFirst seen Mar 3, 2025

Flag protocol policy

Approved

The new policy replaces the city's previous flag-lowering policy with guidance for flag protocol. It sets the city’s approach to flag displays and lowering flags for observances.

Where it stands: New flag protocol policy adopted Mar 4, 2025.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Feb 26, 2025

    Flag protocol policy

    The proposed policy would replace Langford’s narrow rules for lowering flags with broader guidance on half-masting, flag raising, guest flags and flag care. Staff say the update would align city practices with federal and provincial guidance and recognize a wider range of community events and losses.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. March 3, 2025· Council

    New flag protocol policy replaces flag-lowering policy

    Council repealed the 'Lowering of Langford Flag Policy' and replaced it with the 'Flag Protocol Policy' as presented.

    Decision: Adopted a new flag protocol policy, repealing the previous flag lowering policy.

    Passed 7–0