Administration & Legal Services

The Head of Administration & Legal Services is Mrs Kris Johnston

This division provides administrative and legal services to the Council and supports the democratic process.

Responsibilities of the division include

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Corporate Advice
Right To Buy sales
Committee Administration
Delegated Powers
The Constitution
The Forward Plan
Data Protection
Licensing
Members' services
Monitoring Officer
Emergency Plan Maintenance and Support
Complaints to the Council
Complaints to the Ombudsman
Annual Compilation of the Register of Electors
Rolling Registration amendments
Postal & Proxy Voting
Conduct of European, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections
General and Specialist legal advice in relation to the full range of Council functions
Property Transactions, including
Service of Statutory Notices, Requisitions and Orders
Quasi judicial issues (including bylaws)
Management of Industrial Units
Replies to Local Land Charges search requests
Registration of Local Land Charges
Central purchasing of stationery, furniture and office equipment
Facilities for Personal Searches
Central provision of corporate printing and mail
Clerical/typing support to the Administration and Legal Service