The Clerk's Department is responsible for the records of the Town.  It serves as an information centre for Council, interdepartmental staff and the public. It processes information presented to Council in the form of agendas, minutes, by-laws and agreements.  In conjunction with the Mayor, the Clerk is a signing officer for all of the Town's legal documents.

The department issues licences for certain businesses (as determined by Council), as well as lottery and marriage licences.  Requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are fulfilled by the Clerk. 

On behalf of the Office of the Registrar General, the department issues marriage licences and records all births and deaths that occur in the municipality.

By appointment, the Clerk and Deputy Clerk are available to perform civil marriage ceremonies in the Council Chambers or Alexandra Park.

The Clerk is the Returning Officer for municipal elections and is responsible to carry out all aspects of the election process in accordance with provincial legislation.