Table of City Services and Standing Committee reporting structure
City Services and where they report to - Standing Committee Reporting Structure.
Each City service reports to a Standing Committee. Below is a list of City services, department names and the name of the Standing Committee that each service reports to.
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
Planning Services (Rural) | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Rural Affairs Office | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Roads Services (Rural roadside ditch maintenance) | Public Works Department |
Audit Committee
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
Auditor General | Office of the Auditor General |
Community Services Committee
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
Children's Services | Community and Social Services Department |
Community Recreation, Culture and Sport Services Department | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy and Analytics | Community and Social Services Department |
Complexes, Aquatics, and Specialized Services | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
Employment and Social Services | Community and Social Services Department |
Gender and Race Equity, Inclusion, Indigenous Relations Services | Community and Social Services Department |
Facility Operations Service | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services – Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
General Manager and Business Support Services – Community and Social Services | Community and Social Services Department |
Housing and Homelessness Services | Community and Social Services Department |
Long-Term Care | Community and Social Services Department |
Parks and Facilities Planning | Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department |
Parks Maintenance Services | Public Works Department |
Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee
City Service | Department Name |
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By-Law and Regulatory Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services - Emergency and Protective Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
Ottawa Fire Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
Ottawa Paramedic Service | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
Public Policy Development - Emergency and Protective Services | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
Public Safety Service | Emergency and Protective Services Department |
Environment and Climate Change Committee
City Service | Department Name |
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Asset Management Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Climate Change and Resiliency Services | Strategic Initiatives Department |
Drinking Water (Water Linear and Customer Service/ Water Facilities and Treatment Services) | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Forestry Services | Public Works Department |
General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services - Infrastructure and Water Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Solid Waste Services | Public Works Department |
Stormwater, Laboratory and Municipal Drainage Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Infrastructure Services | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Wastewater (Water Linear and Customer Service/ Water Facilities and Treatment Services) | Infrastructure and Water Services Department |
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
City Clerk | Office of the City Clerk |
City Manager's Office | City Manager's Office |
Corporate Finance | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Economic Development Services | Strategic Initiatives Department |
Elected Officials | Elected Officials |
Financial Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
General Manager and Chief Financial Officer -and Business Support Services - Finance and Corporate Services Department | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Housing Solutions and Investment Services | Strategic Initiatives Department |
Human Resources | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Information Technology Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Legal Services | Office of the City Solicitor |
Light Rail Stage 2 Planning and Implementation Program | Transit Services Department |
Office of the Chief Information Security Officer | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Payroll, Pension and Benefits | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Public Information and Media Relations | City Manager's Office |
Revenue Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Service Ottawa | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Digital Service and Innovation | City Manager's Office |
General Manager, Business Support Services and Strategic Projects Office | Strategic Initiatives Department |
Supply Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
Planning and Housing Committee
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
Building Code Services | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Strategic Housing Projects (Affordable Housing) | Strategic Initiatives Department |
General Manager and Business Technical Support Services, Planning, Development and Building Services | Planning, Development and Building Services |
Planning Services (Urban) | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Right of Way, Heritage, and Urban Design Services | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Public Works and Infrastructure Committee
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
Fleet Services | Finance and Corporate Services Department |
General Manager and Business and Technical Support Services – Public Works Department | Public Works Department |
Operational Performance and Development Services | Public Works Department |
Parking Services | Public Works Department |
Right of Way, Heritage and Urban Design Services | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Roads Services | Public Works Department |
Traffic Services | Public Works Department |
Transportation Planning Services | Planning, Development and Building Services Department |
Transit Commission
City Service | Department Name |
---|---|
Transit Services (OC Transpo – bus, Para Transpo and light rail) | Transit Services Department |
Local Boards/Other Governing Bodies
City Service | Board |
---|---|
Committee of Adjustment | Committee of Adjustment |
Ottawa Police Service | Ottawa Police Services Board |
Ottawa Public Health | Ottawa Board of Health |
Ottawa Public Library | Ottawa Public Library Board |
We want your input on Ottawa's budget
Wondering how you can provide your feedback on this and future budgets?
There are year-round options to provide your feedback.
You can: Submit your ideas to your Ward Councillor.
Follow and engage with us on Facebook and X @ottawacity, using the hashtag #OttBudget
Each fall, the City seeks Council approval of its budget directions, which includes setting the recommended municipal tax rate and outlining the approach and timetable for consultation and consideration.
Once this is approved, you can participate in the budget consultations on Engage Ottawa.
In November, the budget is tabled at a special Council meeting.
Following tabling, residents can provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways: Participate in Councillor-led public consultations.
Ask questions on Engage Ottawa.
Community delegations can register to make a brief presentation to each Standing Committee considering a budget
Following these Committee meetings, Council approves its budget at a special meeting in December. It’s your budget, so have your say.
We look forward to hearing from you!
How does the City compare with other municipalities?
Here is how Ottawa compares to Ontario's top 10 largest cities (based on population). The 2024 property taxes listed below were based on the average residential 2 storey home in each Municipality.
Municipality | 2024 Property Taxes |
Toronto | $7,068 |
Mississauga | $6,781 |
Windsor | $6,633 |
Hamilton | $6,469 |
Brampton | $6,195 |
Markham | $5,983 |
Vaughan | $5,729 |
Kitchener | $5,568 |
Kingston | $5,535 |
London | $5,405 |
Ottawa | $5,349 |
**Average of 2024 Property Taxes for Toronto East, West, North and South.
Source* BMA Management Consulting Inc. Municipal Study 2024.
Get involved in the budget process - Have your say
There are many ways to stay informed and participate in the budget process
Year-round
- Submit your ideas to your Ward Councillor
- Call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Rural residents call 613-580-2400
- Follow and communicate with us on Facebook and X @ottawacity, using the hashtag #OttBudget
April - November
Participate in the budget consultations on Engage Ottawa
September
The Budget Directions Report is presented to Council in September. The purpose of the report is to provide Council with an outline of the projected pressures that the City will be facing, including:
- A list of projected efficiencies and opportunities
- Impacts related to Provincial and Federal funding
- Impacts related to compensation and benefit increases from contract settlements
- Impacts related to inflationary pressures such as fuel and capital driven by the supply chain and economic conditions
- The proposed annual increase in property taxation
- Outlining the budget allocation targets for the Boards and Transit Commission
September-November
Following the Budget Directions Report by Council, staff build the draft budget.
November
- The draft budget is tabled at Council in November.
- Following tabling, residents can provide feedback on the draft budget in the following ways:
- Participate in Councillor-led public consultations. Check back regularly on this page or on Engage Ottawa as dates will be added when they are available
- Ask questions on Engage Ottawa
- Follow along with Standing Committee meetings. At the meetings, there is an opportunity for community delegations to register and make a brief presentation to the Standing Committee.
December
Council will consider the draft budget for adoption in December. The adopted budget books will be updated and posted on Ottawa.ca
Councillor led public consultations for Draft Budget 2026
Date | Councillor | Ward | Location | Time |
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May 21, 2025 | Shawn Menard | 17 | Hybrid session | 6:00-8:00 pm |
June 23, 2025 | Rawlson King | 13 |
In-person session
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6:30-8:30 pm |
June 26, 2025 | Ariel Troster and Jeff Leiper | 14 and 15 |
In-person session
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7:00-9:00 pm |