Municipal Administration
History
The Town of Kirkland Lake is a single-tier
municipality and was created in 1972. It consists of the Townships of
Teck, Bernhardt and Morrisette. Kirkland Lake was formerly known as the
Township of Teck, which was incorporated as a municipality in 1919. Its
present boundaries encompass approximately 110 square miles (285 square
kilometres).
Responsibilities
Municipalities are created by the Province of Ontario to be responsible
and accountable governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction.
Each municipality is given powers and duties under the Municipal Act and
many other Acts for purposes which include:
- Providing the services and other things that the municipality considers
are necessary or desirable for the municipality;
- Managing and preserving the public assets of the municipality;
- Fostering the current and future economic, social and environmental
well-being of the municipality; and
- Delivering and participating in provincial programs and initiatives.
Administrative
Structure
The Corporation
of the Town of Kirkland Lake operates under the administrative direction
of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with four departments reporting
through the CAO to an elected Town Council. Corporate departments are
mandated by Council to provide administrative and operational services
considered essential for residents to enjoy a modern, safe and healthy
lifestyle.
Click on any of the links below
to learn more about an individual department and the services it offers.
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