Corporate Services
Corporate Services provides a wide variety of support services for City departments. The Department coordinates purchasing, legislative services, and provides information and communication systems in addition to ongoing operational support. Loss control and insurance is managed through the Risk Management Branch.
The Department is comprised of four branches:
The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for managing compliance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation and is comprised of:
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Bylaw Services provides inspections and regulatory work related to the enforcement of specific
bylaws. Bylaw Enforcement Officers investigate complaints with impartiality and may issue Bylaw Offence Notices. Opportunity to dispute violations out of court via an independent adjudicator is done with the
Bylaw Adjudication system.
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Legislative Services provides services to
Council and their
Committees, statutory and procedural information related to all levels of government legislation, creates
bylaws and
policies, conducts Municipal
Elections and is responsible for the execution of all legal City documents within the complex legal environment in which local governements operate.
Information Services provides the City of Kelowna with effective and up-to-date information systems and technology by:
The City of Kelowna is committed to excellence in the acquisition of goods and services and adheres to the highest standards of equity, honesty and open communication.
The Purchasing and Stores Branch is responsible for acquiring the materials, equipment and services required by all City departments, for sale of materials and equipment surplus, and for controlling and maintaining adequate inventory levels.
Through centralized service delivery and leadership, Purchasing delivers procurement services across the organization. Buying and inventory control is offered through the Stores section.
Purchasing Services is committed to maximizing the long-term value of the City's dollar, recognizing that price, quality, and performance are important considerations in making up the total cost of ownership in all business opportunities. The branch ensures that all suppliers are given fair and equal opportunity through adherence to the City's procurement principles and practices.
The Risk Management Branch is responsible for the development implementation, coordination and administration of the City’s comprehensive risk management program. The program is designed to minimize the City’s loss exposure and manage the claims process.