The primary role of the Clerk’s Department is driven by provincial legislation, most notably The Municipal Act, The Municipal Elections Act, and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Department provides administrative support to Council and its Committees and ensures that all of the actions taken by Council are recorded and communicated.

The Clerk’s Department performs a variety of administrative and statutory functions for the Corporation. Services include:

Administration

Marriage Licensing and Wedding Services

Lottery Licensing

Commissioner of Oaths

Freedom of Information

Records Management

Insurance Claims

Vital Statistics: Birth Registration and Death Registration

Municipal Elections

Administration of Town of Markham Cemeteries

Notification for Planning Public Meetings

Development Agreement Compliance

Information Markham Liaison

Printing and Mail Services, Courier and Copier Fleet

Budget Preparation

Secretariat Services

List of Committees of Council and Boards

Meeting Calendar

Agendas and Minutes

Deputation Requests

Audio Webcast (listen live to Council & Standing Committee meetings)

Procedural By-law

Registered Ratepayers and Community Associations

By-law Enforcement and Licensing

• Parking Control
  
• Property Standards
  
• Licensing
• Animal Care Services and Dog & Cat Licensing
  
• Lottery Licensing
  
• Marriage Licensing
  
• Taxi Licensing
  
• Tow Truck Licensing
  
• Body Rub Parlour Licensing
  
• Signs
  
• Other Licensing
  
• By-laws, frequently requested

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