Chief Administrative Officer 2018 – 2020 Budget| Presented by: Sheldon Steinke
We are here to serve County Citizens COUNCIL CITIZENS 24 February 2019
The CAO is the sole employee of County Council. Director of Community Services Director of Corporate Services Director of Municipal Services Executive Assistant This is the Senior Management Level Bubble Chart is used to Push Information, Inquiries, Citizen Concerns, Policy, Council Direction, (Resolutions and By-Laws) This Chart is the path that also allows the 3 Directors to Push their Departmental expertise and actions up to the CAO and Council and ultimately the Citizens. The Executive Assistant (EA) is a vital resource in this chain to support the bi-directional movement of the 5 functions above. There will be times when Council Members will need to access information and support from the departments and the EA can provide information and guidance as well. Please be assured the structure is there to support Council and the Citizens. 24 February 2019
CAO’S Responsibilities Per S.207 MGA : Is the administrative head of the municipality. Ensures that the policies and programs are implemented. Advises and informs council on the operation and affairs of the municipality. Performs the duties and functions and exercises the powers assigned to a CAO by this and other enactments or assigned by council. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) is principle document that sets out the Legislative Authority for the County. ( A good Reference document). The are 18 Parts to the Act and The Administration of the County is in Part 6 . 24 February 2019
Chief Administrative Officer Duties The CAO’s Office acts as a conduit between administration and Council and the community, and other stakeholders. The CAO is accountable to Council for providing leadership, direction and the effective administration, management and control of the Corporation and its three operating divisions: Community Services Corporate Services and Municipal Services This slide is an abbreviated summary and I would suggest you take the time to look through the Act. We are awaiting the Proclamation of the Modernized Municipal Government Act (MMGA) from the fall sitting of the Provincial Legislature. 24 February 2019
Commitment to Continuous Improvement PRIDE OF THE REGION Commitment to Continuous Improvement Results / Action with Performance Management Ethics & Accountability TONE AT THE TOP Clear standards & procedures Commitment to excellence & quality service This slide is to affirm that governance is a Cycle and it is a product of the Strategic Plan previous Council have promoted for the County. The right tools for the job People who add value 24 February 2019
QUESTIONS 24 February 2019