Budget - City Clerk's Office

The Office of the City Clerk provides a variety of services and functions for the public and staff across the corporation through electronic and in person interactions. Statutory functions related to provincial regulations include, but are not limited to, the Marriage Act, the Vital Statistics Act, the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Elections Act. Secretariat services are provided to Council and involve the creation of meeting agendas, the administration of electronic voting and the recording of motions. The Clerk's Office administers licensing programs, such as the licensing of driving services.

Highlights

Municipalities are required to conduct an election every four years as per the Municipal Elections Act. The expense to conduct the election is the responsibility of municipality. An annual transfer to reserves creates the funds for the election and any by-elections. The contribution to the Reserve for 2026 is $300,000. The next municipal election will be held in 2026. The Election expenses included in the 2026 budget total $643,000 and include the hiring of temporary election staff and the securing of service contracts.

Overview - Operating Budget