Departments / Divisions

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The role of the Office of the City Attorney is not to provide representation to individual community members, but rather, the City Attorney represents the City of Hayward as an entity, primarily providing legal representation to the Mayor, City Council, and the numerous departments that comprise the City of Hayward's government.

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The City Clerk's Office is committed to serving Hayward as an accessible and responsive representative of transparent and open government; and to supporting and facilitating the business operations of Council as they conduct their business through all levels of meetings and other communications.

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Notice of Temporary Shutdown:
The Energov system will be shut down for server maintenance during the following period: Friday, May 26, 2023, through Monday, May 29, 2023, and will not be accessible during this time for online submittals. Access will restore on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
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Administration Division

The Finance Administration Division provides department leadership, direction and administrative support to all Finance Department divisions.

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Hayward e-Permits are here! 

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Welcome to the Human Resources Department! Our team of HR professionals strives to serve Hayward's community need for a diverse, well qualified, and high performing workforce by developing and implementing strategies specifically designed to maximize individual and organizational performance. We cultivate positive working relationships by creating and enhancing valuable services that attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.

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The mission of the Information Technology Department is to provide access to and support of technology resources, for both information and communication, which is timely, accurate, reliable and secure.

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The Library Department is responsible for Public Libraries and Education Services.

Delivering excellent customer service to you is our #1 goal. We welcome your comments, questions, ideas, and opinions in order to serve you better.

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Welcome! Our department works for City residents and visitors, as well as our City employees to provide services that make our community safe, clean, and green. Our four department divisions include Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Landscape Maintenance and Streets Maintenance.

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In partnership with the community, we will create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through community-based, problem-oriented, and data-driven policing

The Police Department, in serving the people of Hayward, strives to reduce crime and provide a safe city by:

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The Public Works & Utilities Department develops, builds, and maintains the City's infrastructure, provides utility services to Hayward customers, and leads the City's sustainability efforts. The Department is also responsible for overseeing the Hayward Executive Airport.

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