The branches that provide services and perform functions keep documents associated with their work. The documents fall into these categories:
- policies, guidelines, manuals and research
- project and service plans
- records associated with capital works, engineering and the road network
- grant application, tenders and tender evaluation material
- service agreements, contracts, leases and licences
- records of work associated with public events and cultural programs
- records of maintenance of parks and gardens, public facilities, street features and amenities
- records of the administration and enforcement of local laws and acts
- permits
- leases, permits and notices of building and occupancy
- records of land transfers, subdivisions and the history of use of land, roads and lanes