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DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW CITY MANAGER

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the City Manager’s Department is to oversee the achievement by the City’s administration of City Council’s short and long-term objectives for the City.

KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

The City Manager’s Department:  Provides advice and recommendations to City Council related to policies and emerging issues;  Assists in guiding the work of the other City Departments;  Ensures a coordinated and balanced implementation of Council policy and programs;  Ensures that Council resolutions are addressed in a timely and fulsome manner;  Ensures effective financial management through the monitoring of the annual budget and the 5-year Financial Plan and by reviewing the City’s financial performance throughout the year; and  Council’s priorities and high quality sustainable City services are delivered on a consistent basis to the City’s residents and businesses. The City Manager’s Department also has responsibility for the following operational divisions/sections:

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES The Legislative Services Division carries out the statutory responsibilities of the Corporate Officer as legislated under the Community Charter. Legislative Services provides direct services to City Council, City Departments and the public. Legislative Services is responsible for ensuring the business of the City is undertaken in accordance with all levels of government legislation. Legislative Services is also responsible for managing the City’s compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation which includes ongoing management of the Corporate Records program, privacy training, privacy impact assessments, and responding to requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT & LICENSING SERVICES The Bylaw & Licensing Division is responsible for the enforcement of regulatory bylaws, the issuance of business licenses, animal control functions, operation of the Surrey Animal Resource Centre and parking enforcement. Using both complaints from the public and a proactive approach, enforcement staff focus on working with property owners to gain compliance for safety, maintenance, beautification and liveability issues within the community. LEGAL SERVICES The Legal Services Division provides legal services to City Council and all of the City’s Departments. The City’s solicitors serve as court counsel, provide legal advice and render legal opinions on a wide variety of matters along with drafting and reviewing all forms of legal and legislative documentation associated with the business of the City.

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