Council and Information Services

The Council and Information Service (CIS) Department provides support to residents, visitors, Council and staff. CIS staff is also responsible for the issuance of vendor licenses, lottery licences and marriage licenses, death registrations, the administration of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and conducting municipal elections.

At the Township of Woolwich there are three main areas of responsibility in the Council and Information Services (CIS) Department:

Legislative and Council Services

Legislative and Council Services staff keep the public and other members of staff informed of Council decisions, direction and strategy. They are also responsible for the legislative requirements for licensing, vital statistics, elections, municipal drains, gaming, accessibility and other statutory duties under the Municipal Act.

By-law Enforcement Services

By-law Enforcement Services staff deal with the enforcement and interpretation of a number of Township By-laws relating to animal control, parking enforcement, noise, signs and property standards.

Information Technology Services

Information Services Technology Services staff oversees the Township of Woolwich's information systems and networks to ensure an accurate, reliable and secure ability to communicate with internal staff and external customers and residents effectively.