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Legislative Services

The Legislative Services Office carries out the statutory responsibilities of the Corporate Officer as outlined in the Community Charter.  

The Office is also responsible for: 
  • organizing and recording Council meetings
  • preparing Council and Committee agendas and minutes
  • receiving delegation requests for Council meetings
  • processing City bylaws
  • overseeing the City’s records management program and making records available to the public
  • conducting municipal elections
  • receiving Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy requests
  • receiving Claims for Damage (personal or property) on behalf of the City

Related links

Community Charter
Request to be a Delegation at a Council Meeting
Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy information
Municipal Elections
Filing a Claim for Damage (personal or property) 
 

Contacts

Legislative Services Department 250-755-4405
Legislative.ServicesOffice@nanaimo.ca

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVACY AND YOUR PRESENTATION

  • Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA), and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose.
  • Regular Council and Committee meetings that are open to the public are webcast using live-streaming video technology and may be recorded for video-on-demand access for subsequent viewing. By speaking at these meetings, you are consenting to disclosure of any personal information made evident through your speech or presentation materials, and acknowledging that this information may be disclosed and/or accessed outside of Canada. Personal information may include your image, name, address, and personal opinions. You are also asserting that your presentation is in compliance with the Federal Copyright Act, and grant the City of Nanaimo license to publish these materials. Individuals presenting to Council or Committees are requested to not disclose third-party information or it may be redacted.
For further information regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405 or at foi@nanaimo.ca.