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MattersAdministrationPOL-0010-ADMIN; POL-0179-ADMINFirst seen 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.

Where it stands: Committee recommended replacing the policy Feb 26, 2025; a Council decision is not shown.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Mar 4, 2025

    Flag protocol policy

    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.

Timeline

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

  1. February 26, 2025· Advisory Committee

    Committee recommends replacing the flag policy

    Committee recommended Council repeal the existing Lowering of Langford Flag Policy and replace it with the proposed Flag Protocol Policy.

    Decision: Recommended repealing the lowering of flag policy and adopting the new flag protocol.

    Passed 8–0

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