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City Hall contains Council Chambers, the Mayor's and City Manager's offices as well as Administration, Corporate Services Division and Operations Division. Departments located at City Hall include Human Resources, Finance, Bylaw Enforcement, Property Services, Information Services, Legislative Services, Materials Management, Engineering Services and the Planning Department.

Hours of Operation are: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except Statutory Holidays.

Bylaw Enforcement
The goal of Bylaw Enforcement is to gain compliance with City regulatory bylaw requirements using the following means: inform, educate and as a last resort, enforce.  Enforcement of Bylaws is complaint generated, with the exception of infractions regarding health or safety issues.  Use the Bylaw Search to look for specific information on Frequently Used and Current Bylaws.
City Departments

Here you will find information relating to all divisions, departments and services for the City of Campbell River. 

The Corporate and Protective Services Division is responsible for legislative functions, bylaw enforcement, risk management, property services and planning.

The Facilities and Supply Management Division is responsible for common services such as building maintenance, purchasing, fleet replacement. This division also leads Campbell River's Green City initiatives.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Division is responsible for the city's parks, sports fields and open spaces as well as recreation and cultural infrastructure and programs.

The Financial Services Division leads the finance, financial planning and information technology functions and is the City's administrative liaison to Rivercorp, Campbell River's economic development corporation.

The Operations Division is responsible for public works, engineering, the airport and transit.  

All divisions as well as RCMP, fire department and human resources report to the City Manager.

City Government

The responsibility for local government is vested in a Mayor and six Councilors who collectively make up the City of Campbell River Council. A general election is held every three years, most recently November, 2008. The function of Council is to establish corporate policy and to set direction for the community. This is achieved through the annual Strategic Plan, Financial Plan, Council Policies and Bylaws. Implementation of Council Policy is delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer who is responsible for the actions of all staff.

Council Meetings

Regular meetings of Council shall be held at 7:30 p.m. on a schedule that generally follows the first 4 Tuesdays of each month except for the months of June to September.  A schedule of meeting dates can be viewed by clicking here.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act applies to all records in the custody or under control of a public body.  The legislation requires that the right of access to any record (a record of information not regularly available) in the custody or control of the City must be made in writing. You may ask either for a copy of the record or to simply examine the record.
Jobs and Volunteering
The City, from time to time, has a variety of job postings and volunteer opportunities available.
Spirit of the River Torch Application
Community organizations can apply to have the Spirit of the River torch at events. Read the policy below and print, complete and return the application portion to City Hall to request use of the community torch. Questions? Contact the Mayor's Office at 250-286-5710.
City Flag, Coat of Arms and Logo Information
Images and descriptions of the City of Campbell River's flag, coat of arms and corporate logo

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