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Clerk’s Department
The Clerk is responsible for all statutory duties under the Municipal Act and other legislation. The Clerk’s Department co-ordinates the preparation and distribution of Council and Committee agendas, reports and background material.
In addition, the Clerk’s Department is responsible for;
The Township Clerk, in addition to other statutory functions, is also a Division Registrar for the office of the Registrar General of the Province and is responsible for the following:the registration and
- recording of deaths occurring in the municipality
- the issuing of marriage licences.
The Clerk, as the Freedom of Information Coordinator, is also responsible for access requests under the Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The Clerk's Department also oversees the activities of the Culture and Recreation Services as well as Municipal Law Enforcement Services
Clerk's Department Staff Listing and Contacts
LOCAL GOVERNEMENT WEEK
Oct 16-22, 2011
Local Government Week is a campaign to celebrate the important role municipal government’s play in shaping our communities. It provides the opportunity for students and residents to learn about our municipal governments.
Resources for Schools
Elementary School Student Activities
Secondary School Student Activities
Additional Resources
A Week in the Life of an Elected Official Presentation
Municipal Jeopardy Trivia
Municipal Law Enforcement Services
As a section within the Clerk’s Department, Municipal Law Enforcement is responsible for:
- the enforcement of municipal By-laws, including the Property Standards, Fire Burning, Parking, Noise, etc
- investigating and responding to complaints received from the public
- canine control services
Municipal Law Enforcement initially seeks voluntary compliance and will proceed with legal action, if required, to gain compliance.
Control of Dogs within the Township of Tay
Inquiries and complaints regarding canine control infractions such as; permit dog to run at large, permit noise from dog likely to disturb, fail to remove dog excrement from property and dog attacks, please contact the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer/Canine Control at 534-7248 ext. 248.
For further information click on By-Law No. 2001-73, being a by-law for the licensing, regulating and requiring the registration of dogs and for the control of dogs within the Township of Tay.
Tay Township By-laws
Frequently Asked Questions
Culture and Recreation Services
As a section within the Clerk’s Department, Culture and Recreation Services is organized through the Recreation Coordinator who is responsible for:
Our goal is to "Foster a healthy and safe community with leisure, recreation and educational opportunities for residents of all ages and incomes through partnerships with public, private and non-government organizations.
Township of Tay
Community-Based Strategic Plan,
November 1994
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