Vaughan is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada at a time when cities are assuming ever greater responsibility for government regulation in the public interest. These are exciting and challenging times!

As Commissioner of Legal & Administrative Services and City Solicitor, I act as senior legal advisor to City Council and the Corporation, and am responsible for the Legal Services, Real Estate, Human Resources, Clerks and Enforcement Services Departments. Our commitment is to providing a timely, high quality professional service to our internal clients and the public.

Our Legal Services and Real Estate Departments provide expertise, opinions, advice and assistance to Council and City departments while playing a key role in land acquisition. Legal Services also represents the City in court, at Ontario Municipal Board hearings and other administrative tribunals.

The Human Resources division supports achievement of corporate goals by providing strategic recruitment and staffing, labour relations, occupational health and safety, access and equity, training and development, and the development of compensation and benefits policies and systems.

The Clerk’s Department facilitates all Council and legislative approvals through the Council/Committee of the Whole meeting structure. In addition, this department also ensures decisions of Council are communicated to City departments, ratepayers and clients.

Operating 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, the By-law Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing City of Vaughan By-laws including Animal Control, Noise Restrictions, Garbage & Appliance By-laws, Nuisance, Parking Restrictions, Signs, Zoning and Property Standards. The division has also implemented a Special Enforcement Unit to conduct patrols in City parks and properties to ensure compliance with the Parks and Nuisance By-laws.

Janice Atwood-Petkovski
Commissioner of Legal and Administrative Services

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