The Governance and Legal Services Department is responsible for providing legal counsel and strategic advice to ensure municipal operations comply with legal, ethical, and governance standards. The department oversees corporate and Council governance services and support, including municipal law and policy, risk management, compliance, and the Office of the City Clerk. Key functions of the Governance and Legal Services Department include strategic planning and oversight of the City’s modernization initiative, provision of legal services and support to City Council and City Departments, conduct of municipal elections, records management, and legislative and support services for Council and its committees. Within the Governance and Legal Services Department there is the Directorate Division and Office of the City Clerk Division.