Saskatchewan’s survey system and its orderly, grid patterned layout, divides and defines all land parcels in the province. ISC is responsible for the administration and maintenance of Saskatchewan’s legal survey system and is also responsible for official survey instructions including information and technical advice relating to surveys and plans.

The Land Surveys Act 2000 is administered by the Minister responsible for ISC through the Controller of Surveys. The Controller of Surveys is a Saskatchewan Land Surveyor employed by ISC and appointed by the Minister. Under the Land Surveys Act 2000, the Controller is responsible for the coordination of the establishment, maintenance, and preservation of the provinces land survey system.

Saskatchewan Land Surveys Regulations - Chapter L-4.1 Reg 1 (effective June 25, 2001) as amended by Saskatchewan Regulations 20/2002.

Planning and Development Act, 2007 - An Act respecting Planning and Development in Municipalities