Legislative Services

This division is responsible for:

• Managing information and support services for Council, the Advisory Committees of Council and the Board of Variance.
• Administering the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation and the corporate records program. 
• Conducting municipal elections, by-elections, referenda and legislated elector approval processes.  
• Managing the Archives, which collects and preserves Saanich’s documentary heritage and makes this information available to the public.

Inspection Services

• Performs building and plumbing inspections.
• Helps respond to zoning inquiries.
• Issues and helps the public with various construction permits.

 
Real Estate Services

• Provides real estate and appraisal services to Council and departments.
• Buys and sells property on Saanich’s behalf.
• Manages all leased or rented properties owned by Saanich.
• Negotiates the acquisition of rights-of-way.
• Manages third party inquiries regarding property acquisition or disposition from Saanich in accordace with Council's Real Property Disposition Policy.

Risk Services

• Protects Saanich’s assets, employees, volunteers and citizens from loss, damage or injury.
• Promotes policies and procedures designed to prevent incidents from occurring and reduce the effects of incidents.

Building, Bylaw, Licensing

• Bylaw staff respond to bylaw complaints and work with residents to avoid infractions.
• Issues and updates business licenses.