The Legislative & Governance Services Department is the community's link to Council. 

Following are some of the services provided to Council, City administration, and the citizens of Red Deer by the Legislative & Governance Services Department:

Legislative Services:

• Manage procedures and process, including council agendas
• Record and communicate decisions
• Provide media/public relations services for Council
• Record and review decisions of committees of Council
• Act as liaison to the Assessment Review and Subdivision & Development Appeal Boards
• Organize volunteer appreciation
• Manage councillor budgets and administrative requirements
• Act as Returning Officer; conduct and report results for municipal and school board elections and plebiscites
• Act as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) coordinator, including receiving and administering all FOIP requests  
• Provide custody and maintenance of all bylaws, corporate records and minutes, and the corporate seal
• Conduct and report the municipal census
• Provide "help desk" services regarding copyright legislation