Chief Adminstrative Officer.

The Chief Administrative Officer and his staff are responsible for providing policy advice to City Council and to coordinate and manage the administrative operations of the Corporation. They are also responsible for, the efficient and effective conduct and operation of all city departments and offices.

The CAO Office reviews departmental programs, budgets, and policy initiatives; makes recommendations to City Council; ensures that Council's directives are carried out; establishes standards and priorities for the civic administration (in consultation with Council and departments) ; motivates and monitors performance to ensure that standards are met, that priorities are pursued, and that high-quality City services are consistently delivered; manages a continuing organizational development program to ensure good communication between departments and coordinated efforts to address City priorities.