Local governments have a significant impact on people's daily lives. By-laws developed for the community are the enabling legislation that helps shape policy, development and financial decisions to achieve the common goals of the community.
Three provincial laws govern municipalities in New Brunswick and shape their scope: the Local Governance Act, the Community Planning Act and the Regional Service Delivery Act. Through these acts of legislation, the By-laws of Hampton are developed before being brought to the Council for review. Each by-law proposal, or proposed change, must undergo three readings at public meetings of the Council before being enacted to ensure the public’s participation in the process.
Residents who wish to provide feedback on any of the following By-laws may contact the Clerk’s Office at 506-832-6065 or by email clerksoffice@hampton.ca.
Draft By-Laws:
Public Notice:
March 18, 2026
Public Notice is hereby given that Hampton Council intends to hold third and final reading of the following By-Laws on April 14, 2026, at 7pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 648 Main Street, Hampton:
HAM-2026-01: A By-Law Respecting the Proceedings of Hampton Council and Committee Meetings
HAM-2026-05: A By-Law to Establish a Planning Advisory Committee
HAM-2026-07: A By-Law to Establish an Emergency Response Plan for Hampton
The draft By-Laws can be viewed by clicking on the links above, by visiting Town Hall from Monday to Friday during regular business hours, or by contacting the Clerk's Office at clerksoffice@hampton.ca or by calling 506-832-6065. Questions can be directed to the Clerk's Office as per the contact information above.
Anyone wishing to offer an opinion on the draft By-Laws may do so in writing by noon on April 10, 2026. Written comments can be sent to the Clerk via email to clerksoffice@hampton.ca , by mail at Hampton, P.O. Box 1066, 648 Main Street, Hampton, NB, E5N 8H1 or delivered in person to Town Hall at 648 Main Street, Hampton.