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The Serving King services are designed to foster a strong sense of community and provide valuable resources to residents. Recreation programs offer a variety of activities for all ages, promoting health and wellness. Library services provide access to books, digital resources, and educational programs, supporting lifelong learning. Heritage and culture initiatives celebrate the Township’s rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Community engagement efforts ensure that residents are actively involved in local governance and decision-making. Licensing and customer services offer essential support, ensuring that residents have access to the information and services they need. Together these services create a vibrant, inclusive, and well-connected community. Service Areas
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Recreational Services
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Recreation services offer a variety of activities for all ages, promoting health and wellness. These services include fitness programs, sports leagues, swimming lessons, and community events. The goal is to provide residents with opportunities to stay active, socialize, and enjoy a high quality of life. |
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Community Services
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Recreation Programs | Administrative |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Active Living & Aquatics | Administrative Provincial | |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Rentals and Bookings | Administrative | |
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Public Library Services
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Library services for the Township play a vital role in supporting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement. These services provide all members of the community with access to a wide range of resources, including books, digital media, technology and educational programs. Libraries also offer spaces for community events, workshops, and for many, a place to be. Activities are offered both inside the library and out in the community that foster social connections, start conversations, and enable cultural enrichment. By promoting literacy and learning, library services contribute to the overall well-being and development of the community. |
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Community Services
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Discretionary | Core | Administration and Branch Services | Board Approved Provincial |
| Discretionary | Core | Engagement and Connections | Administrative | |
| Discretionary | Core | Content, Collections & Technology | Administrative | |
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Heritage and Culture
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The King Heritage & Cultural Centre offers a variety of heritage and culture services aimed at preserving and celebrating the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the Township. These services include organizing events, exhibitions, and educational programs that engage the community and promote an understanding of the Township’s past. |
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Community Services
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Heritage and Culture | Administrative Provincial |
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Community Engagement
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Community engagement and events in the Township of King are designed to bring residents together and create a vibrant, inclusive community. These initiatives include a variety of activities such as public consultations, town hall meetings, cultural festivals, and community support programs. By actively involving residents and community organizations in decision-making processes and offering diverse events, the Township ensures that the community’s voice is heard and that everyone has the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of King. |
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Community Services
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| Funding Source | Divisional Sub-Services | |||
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Events | Administrative |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Community Support (EnrichKING) & Groups | Council Approved | |
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Licensing Services
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Licensing services are essential for maintaining order and ensuring that businesses and activities comply with local laws and regulations. These services include the issuance of licenses for lotteries, liquor sales, marriages, and animals. For instance, the Township manages the application intake and processing for kennel and doggie daycare licenses, film permits, noise exemptions, and lottery licenses. The township also provides municipal consent for liquor sales licenses and handles the issuance of marriage licenses. |
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Discretionary | Ancillary | Permits and Licensing | Provincial |
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Customer Service
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ServiceKING provides a centralized service for residents, businesses, and visitors to access municipal information and services in various ways. It acts as a citizen information hub, managing a wide range of inquiries related to Township services, such as waste collection schedules, property taxes, and recreation programs, while also providing important details on Township programs, payments, and permits. Additionally, ServiceKING addresses service requests, allowing residents to report non-emergency issues, such as damages or concerns related to public property, with reports being directed to the appropriate Township departments. ServiceKING also facilitates access to municipal services by connecting residents to the correct department, and facilitating efficient access to resources such as Planning, By-Law, or Community Service Programming. |
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ommunity Services
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| Offering | Type | Name | Source | |
| Essential | Core | ServiceKING | Council Approved Administrative |
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