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The Administration
Department directs and coordinates
the general management of business
affairs of the Corporation,
in accordance with the by-laws,
policies and plans established
and approved by Township Council,
to ensure the delivery of high
quality services and facilities
which preserve or enhance the
social, economic and physical
well-being of the community.
It is the
Administration Department's
responsibility to ensure that
programs and services are developed
and implemented to meet the
ever-changing needs of the community,
while ensuring fiscal responsibility,
and the added responsibilities
municipalities are faced with.
In addition,
the Administration Department
links with other government
agencies, federal, provincial
and municipal, to provide Council
with the necessary comprehensive
information they require to
develop plans and policies.
The Chief
Administrative Officer is responsible
for ensuring that Council directives
are coordinated between departments
and relevant agencies while
ensuring that the operations
within the organization are
conducted within the framework
of the values and goals of the
Corporation.
The Treasurer
oversees the operation of the
Finance Department. The department
is responsible for the maintenance
of accounting and other financial
records for the township and
some of the boards and commissions.
Responsibilities include the
receipt and expenditure of all
Township funds, administration
of budgets, payroll and tax
levies. Preparation and correlation
of annual budgets is an important
function of the Treasurer.
