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The Governing King includes aspects that oversee the Township from Council, legal services, insurance and risk management and legislative services. Council, which is responsible for making key decisions and setting policies that guide the Township in development and governance. Legal services provide essential support by offering legal advice, handling litigation, and ensuring that all actions comply with the law. Insurance and Risk services manage the community’s exposure to various risks, ensuring that there are adequate measures in place to protect against potential losses. Legislative services are tasked with drafting, reviewing, and implementing local laws and regulations, ensuring that the community operates within a clear and structured legal framework. Together, these services work collaboratively to maintain order, uphold the law, and protect the community’s interests. Service Areas
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Council Services
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Council members play a crucial role in the governance of the Township. They serve as the governing body and make collective decisions that shape the community. Council members represent the entire Township and provide political direction, making policy decisions as a unified body. They respect the administrative and managerial chain of command by directing questions or concerns to the Mayor or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and giving direction to staff only as a Council through the CAO. Council members refrain from becoming involved in routine operational matters or the management of staff, ensuring a clear separation between governance and administration. |
| Contributing Departments & Divisions |
Office of the CAO
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Government Relations & Council Liaison Services | Council Approved |
Insurance and Risk Management
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Insurance and risk management are essential for managing the municipality’s exposure to various risks. This includes obtaining the necessary insurance coverage, handling claims, and implementing measures to prevent and mitigate risks. These services ensure that the municipality is protected against potential financial losses and liabilities, contributing to its overall stability of the organization. |
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Finance
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| Funding Source | Divisional Sub-Services | |||
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Mandatory | Core | Insurance & Risk Management | Provincial Council Approved |
Legislative Services
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Legislative Services is responsible for coordinating and supporting various statutory duties outlined in the Municipal Act and other provincial legislation. Key responsibilities include preparing and distributing materials for Council, Committee, and Public Planning meetings; providing records and information management services; managing notice requirements for public meetings and other legislated obligations; and ensuring effective communication of corporate information to staff and Council. |
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Corporate Services
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| Funding Source | Divisional Sub-Services | |||
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Mandatory | Core | Council, Governance Support and Elections | Provincial |
| Mandatory | Core | Legislative Services | Provincial | |