The Finance Department is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, tax collections, payroll, financial reporting, managing the Town’s investment portfolio, and banking services.  We also oversee the collection of fees for business licenses, dog licenses and the commercial decal program.

The Department is responsible for preparing budgets, the annual five-year financial plan, and strives to provide timely and accurate financial information to facilitate the decision-making needs of Council, senior management, and external stakeholders.

In addition, this Department is responsible for the Risk Management for the Town which ensures that the financial stability of the Town of Gibsons is protected against the effects of accidental loss.

Tax Related Bylaws (click any of the links for more information):

Bylaw 1114 Tax Rates
Bylaw 1117 Water Parcel Tax
Bylaw 1115 Water User Rates
Bylaw 1118 Sewer Parcel Tax
Bylaw 1116 Sewer User Rates
Bylaw 1120 Community Rec Parcel Tax
Bylaw 1119 Garbage Fees
Bylaw 1113, 2010 5-year Financial Plan

Contact Information:

Accounting Clerk
Sheri Spence
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Director of Finance
Ian Poole, CA
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Assistant Treasurer
Lorraine Coughlin
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Phone: 604.886.2274
Fax: 604.886.9735

Location and Mailing Address

474 South Fletcher Road
Box 340
Gibsons, BC  V0N 1V0

Business Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).