The Legal and Legislative Services Department supports Town Council and municipal operations by providing legislative, administrative, and legal services in accordance with provincial legislation and Council direction.
The department is responsible for Council and committee support, municipal records and by-laws, elections, licensing, and Freedom of Information requests. It also delivers legal advice to Council and staff, coordinates court and tribunal matters, and oversees corporate insurance and risk management.
In addition, the department administers marriage licences, death registrations, lottery licences, and other statutory responsibilities on behalf of the Province of Ontario.