Its prime responsibility is the preservation of law and order and the protection of lives and property to ensure the quality of life in Waterloo Region. Funding, other than minor revenues is totally provided by the Regional Municipality. Its area of responsibility covers the City of Waterloo, and the Townships of Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. Funding is primarily from the province. It's object is to assist in the preservation of the Region's heritage, culture, historic buildings and objects of historical significance.
Funding is primarily from the Regional Municipality in the form of an annual grant.
Executive Director The Family and Children's Services of Waterloo Region is responsible for the welfare of children in need of protection. In fulfilling this mandate, it investigates allegations of the need for protection of children, protects children, provides counselling and other services to families, provides care and supervision for children committed to its care, places children for adoption, and assists parents. The Grand River Conservation Authority is established under the Conservation Authorities Act and as such is a public corporation in partnership with its member municipalities and the Province. It has jurisdiction over flood control and water management activities throughout the Grand River watershed. It is involved in many programmes related to water management, conservation areas and development review.