Municipal Departments

The Administration Department is responsible for:

• All Departments within the Municipality
• Overseeing the day to day operations of the Municipality
• The implementation of the Municipality's policies and procedures as set by Council resolution or by-law
• Record minutes of Council and Committee meetings
• Ensure Council's decisions are communicated to all interested parties
• Prepare and keep all Bylaws and Resolutions which are passed by Council
• Act as the Local Registrar for all births and deaths
• Act as Returning Officer for the Municipal Elections
• Responsible for Statutory Duties under the Municipal Act, Line Fences Act, Drainage Act, Planning Act, Emergency Measures Act and other Statutes of Ontario
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Coordinator
• Issuer of Marriage Licenses and Lottery Licenses
• Issuer of Burning Permits and Dog Licenses

The Public Works Department is responsible for

• Roads, Bridges & sidewalks
• Waste & Recycling
• Water and Waste Water

The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is responsible for

• Parks & Facilities
• Recreation Programs
• Advertising & Sponsorship

The Treasury Department is responsible for

• All financial matters of the Muicipality
• Budgeting
• Taxes
• Water/sewer billing and collection
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Payroll

The Planning & Development Department is responsible for 

• Planning Department -  Official Plan, Zoning, Plans of Subdivision, Consents to Sever Land, Site Plan Control, Committee of Adjustment and other land use planning related matters
• Building Permits, Inspections
• Economic Development
• By-Law Enforcement
• Animal Control

The Kemptville Fire Department is responsible for

• Fire protection
• Fire prevention
• Fire safety education

For further information on these Department click on their titles in the navigation bar on the right hand side of your screen.