Legal and Democratic Services
Legal and Democratic Services is responsible for the legal and civic duties across the authority.
The directorate consists of:
Electoral Services
Supporting the Council's Chief Executive in his role as Electroral Registration Officer and Returning Officer, we canvass for and maintain the Electoral Register of all eligible voters in the borough and organise all the elections which occur.
Legal Services
Supporting the Council and its Chief Officers, we provide legal advice and legal services that enable the Council and Hackney Homes to carry out their functions.
Services for Councillors
Supporting the Speaker, the Councillors and their decision-making, we organise their meetings, ensure that they are briefed and that their decisions are recorded correctly. We also support councillors in their casework on behalf of constituents.
Page updated: 25 Apr 2008