Department Responsibilities:

The Corporate Services Department serves the City of Chilliwack in the statutory function traditionally known as the "City Clerk's Department".  The Director of Corporate Services is therefore also the "City Clerk".   In addition to this, Corporate Services is also responsible for providing most internal services to all other departments within the City.

Corporate Services provides a proactive public relations program for the citizens of Chilliwack which includes the Greenheart News and the maintenance and development of this website.

The provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act are administered by the Corporate Services Department and anyone wishing information under this Provincial Statute is encouraged to call this department.

Another responsibility of the Corporate Services Department is the human resources function, which includes recruitment, benefits administration, occupational health and safety issues, training and labour relations.

The Information Systems group is responsible for the City's computer, communication and security systems. This consists of the development, maintenance and upgrading of a state-of-the-art computer system, as well as a Geographical Information System.

The Purchasing/Stores section of the Corporate Services department oversees the application of council purchasing policies towards the objective of establishing a fair and open acquisition process that ensures maximum value for the citizens' tax dollar.

In addition to those listed above, this department is also responsible for records management, risk management and administrative support services.