Clerks Department

The Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk's Department is an essential link between Cobourg, the General Public and Municipal Council.

The primary role of the Municipal Clerk's Department is driven and dictated by Provincial Legislation:

• The Municipal Act, 2001;
• Municipal Elections Act;
• Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
• Marrriage Act;
• Vital Statistics Act;

The Legislative Services Department is also responsible for maintaining and providing access to all By-laws enacted, amended and repealed by Municipal Council. A by-law is a law passed under the authority of a Provincial Act and is created as a way to address issues and concerns of the local community.

Another component  of the Legislative Services Department is By-law Enforcement. The Town of Coboug is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming and pleasant community for residents and visitors.

Other Services provided by the Legislative Services Department include:

• Coordination of Council Meetings, Committee Meetings, Agendas and Minutes;
• Delegation Requests;
• Animal Services and Licensing;
• Business Licensing;
• Lottery Licensing;
• Commisioner of Oaths;
• Corporate Records Management;
• Facility Booking (Victoria Hall);
• Freedom of Information;
• Working with the Town of Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee and legislative requirements;
• Division Registrar for issuing Marriage Licences, providing Civil Ceremony Services and issuing Burial Permits through the Vital Statistics program;
• Over seeing and administering Municipal Elections every four (4) years; and
• Policy and Procedures.