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The Legal Services department provides timely and practical strategic advice to Members of Council and internal departments on a broad range of legal matters.
 
In addition to supporting the achievement of various corporate objectives and strategic initiatives, Legal Services also advises internal stakeholders on matters related to litigation, planning, real estate and development, procurement, labour and employment, by-law, construction, prosecution, corporate risk management and municipal law.
Service areas include:
·       Draft, review and negotiate contracts and documents with both public and private sector entities with respect to a wide range of strategic City initiatives.
·       Provide specific legal advice on operational matters to all internal City departments.
·       Commence and defend litigation on behalf of the City.
·       Represent the City before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and associated negotiations.
·       Monitor and report on legislative changes.
·       Support Term of Council priorities by providing sophisticated legal and strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
·       Draft and review reports to Council in order to identify legal risk and options for mitigating such risks.

While Legal Services does not provide services to the public, it does provide direct legal support to City departments that liaise with residents and businesses.
 

 Contact Information

 
Legal Services
​Phone: 905-832-2281
Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 400
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • City of Vaughan Official Plan
  • Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services and City Solicitor
  • Office of the City Clerk
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Environmental and Land Tribunals Ontario
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Organizational Structure (PDF)
  • York Region Legal Aid
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