City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

CORPORATE SERVICES

videography, surveys/research projects, the print shop, media event coordination and digital ads. The Digital Communications section oversees the

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES Legislative Services is responsible for ensuring the City conducts business in accordance with all levels of government legislation. This division is also responsible for carrying out the statutory responsibilities of the Corporate Officer as legislated under the Community Charter and providing direct services to City Council, City departments and the public. Administrative support is given to Council and to the various committees and boards on which Council members sit. Legislative Services also coordinates and conducts the municipal elections every four years to elect the City’s Mayor and Council. The division manages the City’s compliance with legislation, which includes ongoing management of the Corporate Records program, the City’s privacy practices, and responding to requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FIPPA”). MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS The Corporate Marketing and Communications division supports the department and City by providing expertise, strategic guidance and services related to marketing and communications and community engagement on campaigns and key initiatives. The division is responsible for establishing and maintaining communication guidelines, standards, and strategy to elevate City-wide operations. This includes advising on City branding, communications planning, media processes and digital communications as well as implementing marketing programs and service requests such as City newsletters, graphic design,

City’s social media channels and websites by providing expertise,

guidance, and services that enhance and unify digital communication channels to ensure audiences receive timely information. CITY POLICE SUPPORT SERVICE City Police Support Service is responsible for operational communications (emergency 911 and non-emergency call taking and dispatch), records and exhibit management, court services, finance, information technology, crime and business analysis, facilities and fleet management, training and development, communications, and cellblock operations. The division also delivers intervention, restorative justice and crime prevention. The financial information for City Police Support Service is located under the Policing section of the Financial Plan. BYLAW SERVICES The Bylaw Services Division is responsible for the enforcement of the City's regulatory bylaws, the issuance of business licenses, animal control functions, operation of the Surrey Animal Resource Centre (“SARC”) and parking enforcement. With a proactive approach, enforcement staff focus on working with property owners, local businesses and the community at large to ensure compliance with our Bylaws. various community services and programs including front counter services, victim services, youth

City of Surrey | 2024—2028 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Corporate Services

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