G3106 - Town administration

Industry code: G3106
Premium rate: 1.66

Classification Facts

Class: G - Government and Municipal
Rate Code: G31 - Cities, Towns, Villages

Description

Operational Details
Towns are incorporated under the Municipal Government Act and perform local government functions.
The designation of a town is indicative of an urban centre with a population of 500-4,999.
Towns have local administration which collects taxes, maintains utilities such as water, sewer and garbage removal. The town administration is responsible for maintaining roads, parks and recreation facilities. Towns may also provide library services, building inspections, policing and a fire department, etc.
Towns may employ or contract tradespeople, including electricians, plumbers, equipment operators (public works and road maintenance), and the administration is responsible to the Town Council.

SIC Codes
000000466 - Town

Previous Codes

NAICS 2007
Code: 56111 - Office Administrative Services
91391 - Other Local, Municipal and Regional Public Administration