The Law Department is an in-house law firm for The City of Calgary. The following services are provided:
- Legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council as a whole and its individual members, the City Managers Office and all departments
- Preparation of agreements and by-laws, as required
Legal work relating to real estate matters, contracts, financing, planning and development, and other corporate business
Legal services and advice relative to corporate environmental management
Represent The City in lawsuits and conduct all court and quasi-judicial proceedings, as well as administrative litigation such as expropriation hearings and property tax assessment appeals
Prosecute violations of certain provincial statutes and City bylaws as an agent of Alberta Justice
Attend meetings of Council and on request, committees of Council
Investigate, adjust, collect, and settle claims made by third parties against The City
Investigate, adjust, collect, and settle claims made by the City against individuals and corporations
Administer the placement of insurance to protect the City from risks
Protect City of Calgary employees, property and information
Investigate breaches of City policies and procedures, including the investigation of employee malfeasance
