Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer

Role and Responsibilities

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible to Council for the efficient management of the municipal workforce, and for seeing that Council's directions and policies are carried out. The CAO provides leadership to The Corporation of Delta and coordinates the departments in the discharge of their responsibilities.

The main tasks of the CAO are to:

• Provide advice and support to the Mayor and Council,
• Ensure the direction/decisions of Mayor and Council are carried out,
• Be the principle liaison between the Municipal Council and staff,
• Provide leadership to the municipal workforce,
• Lead in the annual development of a business plan for The Corporation,
• Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure for The Corporation that reflects operational needs,
• Ensure the acquisition and effective management of the fiscal, human and physical resources,
• Ensure a high level of customer service and seek continuous improvement,
• Ensure the effective functioning of all municipal operations
• Develop and maintain key relationships with other municipal and provincial organizations, and
• Ensure effective financial and administrative systems are in place.

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