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Corporate Administration

Learn about the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), including how to formally request information.

The Corporate Administration Department ensures the effective and efficient overall management of the administrative and legislative functions of the municipality. At the District of Elkford, the Corporate Administration Department consists of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Corporate Services, a Communications Officer, a Corporate Municipal Clerk and a Communications Municipal Clerk.

Internally, the entire District team depends on the Corporate Administration Department to provide service, support and direction in the areas of council proceedings, corporate planning and sustainability, legislative accountability, strategic leadership, labour relations, information management, communications and legal services.

Externally, the work of the Corporate Administration Department is manifested in our team’s excellent customer service, council’s transparent governance, and successful inter-governmental and community relations.

 

Chief Administrative Officer

Appointed by council, the Chief Administrative Officer (or CAO) is the most senior role in the District of Elkford’s administrative structure and the key adviser to council.

The CAO’s responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring that council’s direction, policies, bylaws and strategic plans are implemented and delivered

  • Managing the day-to-day administrative operations and establishing standards and priorities for the organization

  • Directing and guiding the senior management team to coordinate their departmental functions with council’s strategic priorities

  • Reviewing complaints and appeals

  • Ensuring that appropriate contracts, agreements and leases are in place with firms or societies that have dealings with the organization

  • Administer labour relations for the District including negotiating, grievance management and administration of the Collective Agreement

 

Director of Corporate Services (Corporate Officer)

The Director of Corporate Services (Corporate Officer) is appointed by council and oversees the Corporate Services Department, providing multi-faceted support to council and staff to ensure responsible and effective governance under the Community Charter. 

The Director of Corporate Services’ responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating and preparing council meeting agendas, correspondence and minutes
  • Administrating all Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy requests
  • Bylaw and policy support and processing
  • Municipal election administration
  • Records management
  • Cemetery administration
  • Contract and agreement administration
  • Human resources support and administration
  • Contract coordination and support
  • Providing legal support and advice to council and the CAO
  • Managing corporate administration and communications department staff
  • Administering oaths and taking affirmations, affidavits and declarations required to be taken under the Community Charter and Local Government Act

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Freedom of Information

The District of Elkford is committed to providing open and transparent access to information while protecting personal privacy. Most records are available through District staff or online; however, requests for records not routinely available may be submitted under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). FIPPA gives individuals the right to access information held by public bodies while safeguarding personal information. In some cases, fees may apply for processing formal requests, and any applicable costs will be provided in advance.

 

What Information Can I Request?

Most records maintained by the District are routinely available and can be provided without a formal Freedom of Information request.

Examples include:

  • Council agendas and minutes
  • Bylaws and policies
  • Public reports and procedures
  • Information related to your property
  • Other records that are publicly available

If the information you are seeking is not routinely available, a formal Freedom of Information request may be required.

 

FOI REQUEST FORM

 

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District of Elkford Annual Reports

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