City Clerk's Department 

City Clerk & Director, City Clerk's Department

Lori Wolfe, MPA
City Hall
100 Wellington Square
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2M3
(519) 759-4150 ext. 2201
(519) 759-7840 (fax)
lwolfe@brantford.ca

The City Clerk is a statutory position prescribed by Section 228(1) of the Municipal Act whose duty it is:

  • to record, without note or comment, all resolutions, decisions and other proceedings of the council;
  • if required by any member present at a vote, to record the name and vote of every member voting on any matter or question;
  • to keep the originals or copies of all by-laws and of all minutes of the proceedings of the council;
  • to perform the other duties required under the Municipal Act or under any other Act; and
  • to perform such other duties as are assigned by the municipality.

The City Clerk’s Department consists of 18 full-time employees and is structured into three primary areas of responsibility:

Legislative and Council Support Services

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Division include:

  • Preparation of Council and Committee agenda packages and supporting documents.
  • Attendance at meetings of Council and Committees requiring the taking of minutes and giving of advice on procedural matters.
  • Communication of Council decisions and directives to the Department’s clients.
  • Providing an effective records management system for the Corporation.
  • Providing administrative and clerical support services to Councillors as required.
  • Ensuring the municipality’s compliance with Provincial Legislation as it relates to Council and Committee processes and access to municipal records.

Charlene Touzel, Deputy Clerk/Manager, Legislative Services
(519) 759-4150 ext. 2231
ctouzel@brantford.ca

Licensing, Administrative and Regulatory Roles

The primary roles and responsibilities of this Division include:

  • Administration of the City’s Business Licensing Program.
  • Administration of Lottery Licensing for the City.
  • Coordination of Dog Licensing and Animal Control Enforcement.
  • Conduct of Municipal Elections.
  • Providing corporate printing, mailing and courier services.
  • Vital Statistics Registration for the Municipality.

Rick Levac, Deputy Clerk/Manager, Licensing & Administrative Services
(519) 759-4150 ext. 2228
rlevac@brantford.ca

Corporate Insurance and Risk Management Services

The Clerk’s Department is responsible for the City’s Corporate Insurance and Risk Management Program, which includes:

  • Managing the insurance program provided by the City’s external insurance provider.
  • Co-ordinating risk management training across the Corporation.
  • Investigating and responding to all Claims received by the Municipality.
  • Working with the City’s contracted insurance adjustor to ensure that all claims falling within the Municipality’s deductible limits are promptly addressed.
  • Providing recommendations on the appropriate settlement of Claims.
  • Liaising with Legal Counsel handling the management of claims on behalf of the Municipality’s Insurer.

Brian McEnhill, Manager, Insurance and Risk Management
(519) 759-4150 ext. 2286
bmcenhill@brantford.ca