Legal, Bylaw & Risk Services
Learn about the structure and function of the Legal, Bylaw & Risk Services Department.
Department overview
Legal, Bylaw & Risk Services provides key legal, risk management, and bylaw functions that support the overall operations and governance of the City.
Our department includes the following divisions:
Legal Services
Legal Services is responsible for providing legal services and advice to the City on matters associated with the City.
City Solicitor
Philip Huynh
Phone: 604-591-4487
Risk Management
Risk Management provides services to other departments within the City regarding:
- Risk
- Claims
- Litigation
- Loss control
Manager, Risk Services
Carlos Caceres, BA, FCIP
Phone: 604-591-4738
Bylaw & Licensing Services
Bylaw & Licensing Services is responsible for:
- Enforcement of regulatory bylaws
- Issuance of business licenses
- Animal control functions and operation of the Surrey Animal Resource Centre
- Parking enforcement
- Corporate security services, which are in part delivered by contractors at City sites
Using both complaints from the public and a proactive approach, enforcement staff focus on working with property owners to gain compliance for safety, maintenance, beautification and livability issues within the community.
Email: bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca
Director, Bylaw & Licensing Services
Jas Johal
Phone: 604-591-4370
Contacts
City Solicitor
Philip Huynh
Phone: 604-591-4487