Municipal Act, 2001, Section 204:

(1) A local municipality may designate an area as an improvement area and may establish a board of management,

(a)  to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures in the area beyond that provided at the expense of the municipality generally; and

(b)  to promote the area as a business or shopping area. 

The Board of Management's mandate and objectives shall be: 

Develop and install a streetscape and downtown revitalization program.
Marketing, planning, research and development, promotions and special events.
Business recruitment of new property owners and tenants.
Streetscape improvements: beautification, street furniture, signage, lighting, banners, and season decorating.
Maintain an effective Business Watch Program.
Increase community interest and pride in the district.
Foster ongoing cooperation among members.
Cultivate lines of communication between BIA members, town council, and municipal staff.
Increase cost savings to the members through improved integration of capital funding and promotional activities.