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ADMINISTRATION
The Chief Administrative Officer acts as a liaison for Mayor and
Council, providing direction to all departments.
Administration supplies support for Council, Committees
of Council and department operations. This division of local
government is responsible for ensuring:
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The most cost-effective delivery of services to the public
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Corporate fiscal responsibility and accountability
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Municipal services are provided in a timely and friendly
manner
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Departments and Municipal Operations are responsive to
community needs
2011 Highlights
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Introduced new City of Chilliwack logo, style guidelines and
began implementation of “as needed” rollout
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Developed and implemented City of Chilliwack Social
Media Strategy
2011 City of Chilliwack Annual Report
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Corporate
services
Corporate Services provides a wide variety of internal
services to Council and other City departments.
Some of these include:
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Access to Information
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Damage Claims
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Geographic Mapping
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Human Resources
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Information Systems
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Labour Relations
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Liquor Licensing
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Property Management
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Purchasing
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Records Management
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Risk Management
The Corporate Services Department also provides the
statutory function of the City Clerk, which facilitates
Council business by:
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Preparing Minutes and Agendas
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Composing, reviewing and providing advice on
Municipal Bylaws
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Initiating the follow-up action to Council
meetings
2011 Highlights
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Successfully established a new three year
agreement with the Canadian Union of Public
Employees
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Conducted proceedings for the general election
of Mayor and Council, School District 33 and the
Cultus Lake Park Board
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Developed and implemented a Management
Employee Development education program
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Coordinated 11 property acquisitions in support of
infrastructure and parks development projects
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Internet Service Upgrade: Upgraded City’s
Internet access and Internet Security Facilities
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Upgraded City’s Microsoft Office applications
from version 2003 to 2010 and provided Staff
training
fINANCE
The Finance Department is responsible for the financial
management of the City’s assets.
Staff works closely with other City departments, the RCMP,
and the Fraser Valley Regional Library to coordinate financial
activities. Finance also coordinates the annual review of the
City’s Development Cost Charge Bylaw and is responsible for
development of the Financial Plan.
This department’s functions include:
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Investment
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Payroll
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Accounts payable
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Accounts receivable
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Collection of property taxes, water, sewer and curbside fees
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Safekeeping of all financial instruments
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Municipal government grant research
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Production of the Annual Municipal report
General Government