Corporate Plaques and Recognitions Policy

Legislative History: Adopted June 13, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-49-245); Amended July 24, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-49(a)-393); Amended July 25, 2023 (By-law No. CPOL.-49(b)-194); Amended June 3, 2025 (By-law No. CPOL.-49(c)-163)

Last Review Date: June 3, 2025

Service Area Lead: City Clerk

1. Policy Statement

1.1 This policy establishes the general guidelines for the receipt and issuance of corporate plaques and recognitions.

2. Definitions

Not applicable.

3. Applicability

3.1 This policy applies to:

a) all non-monetary gifts, donations, certificates, plaques and other forms of recognition presented to the City of London;

b) heritage designation plaques identifying designated buildings in the City of London; and;

c) recognition plaques issued by Council.

4.  Policy

4.1       All gifts, non-monetary donations, certificates, plaques and other forms of recognition presented to the City of London shall be placed in the control of the City Clerk for cataloguing, and for display, storage and maintenance as appropriate.

4.2       Separate individual plaques shall be issued by the Community Advisory Committee on Planning to identify designated buildings in the community as being of cultural heritage value or interest.

4.3       Council may, at their discretion, present separate individual recognitions such as plaques or certificates for awards and honours issued in accordance with other applicable Council policies.