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City of Burnaby 2012 Fraser River Flood Response Plan

Posted 05/10/12

This public information meeting will provide you with the information you need regarding the City’s plans to respond to the 2012 Fraser River Freshet and any potential flood.

Where: Riverway Golf Course Clubhouse, 9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, BC
When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Note that a public presentation will be made at 4:30 p.m. and repeated at 6:00 p.m.

For more information on this event please telephone 604-294-7460.

View the Fraser River Flood Response Plan »

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Office of the City Clerk

Who We Are

The Office of the City Clerk is a team committed to service as we guide and facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of administrative, legislative and support services for Council, Council Committees, the City and the Public. We act as a link between Council and City Departments, as well as the general public, by providing assistance and advice with respect to Council and Committee processes, reporting procedures and decisions. 

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What We Do 

The Office of the City Clerk looks after the statutory responsibilities of the Corporate Officer as legislated under the Community Charter, as well as any other duties assigned to the department. Some of these powers, duties and functions include:

  • Ensures accurate minutes of the Council meetings and Council Committees are prepared and the minutes, bylaws and other records of the business of Council and Council Committees are maintained and kept safe.
  • Ensures access is provided to records of the Council and Council Committees.
  • Administers oaths and take affirmations, affidavits and declarations required to be taken under the Community Charter.
  • Certifes copies of bylaws and other documents.
  • Accepts notices and documents, on behalf of Council or the City,  which are required or permitted to be given to, served on, filed with or otherwise provided to the Council or the City.
  • Acts as keeper of the corporate seal and affix to documents as required.

Once every three years the department conducts the local government election, manages 35 voting divisions and 17 special voting opportunities city-wide and ensures the newly elected Council is sworn-in to undertake its civic duty.

Staff organizes numerous Council functions and special events.

The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for:

Contact Us

Anne Skipsey
Acting City Clerk

Office of the City Clerk
Clerks@burnaby.ca
General Inquiries: 604-294-7290
Fax: 604-294-7537
4949 Canada Way
Burnaby BC   V5G 1M2

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