Corporate Administration

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City of White Rock, as described in the Community Charter, is appointed by Council to manage and direct all City employees. The CAO is responsible for the implementation of Council policies and directives, provides input and advice to Council on policy-related issues, and assists Council in setting corporate goals.

The CAO is also responsible for the overall administration of the City’s departments, provides leadership and direction for the Senior Management Team.

• Providing legislative support and recommendations to Council and Committees,  including Sub-Committees and Volunteer Committees that report to Council, on policies, procedures and various Acts 
• Recording Council and Committee proceedings and maintaining the official records of the City of White Rock (i.e. by-laws, agendas, and minutes) 
• Managing all requests received under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 
• Coordinating the conduct of municipal elections for the positions of Mayor, Council, and School Trustee every four years
• Processing official correspondence to and from Council 
• This office also oversees risk management claims, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act requests, City property negotiations, and land registration.

Communications and Government Relations provides communications, community, and intergovernmental engagement expertise and counsel. This includes guidance and project support for all internal City departments, oversight of media relations, digital media, and emergency communication; issues management; branding and graphic design; communications strategic planning; and outreach to community partners and other governmental organizations, including Semiahmoo First Nation and Metro Vancouver to address intergovernmental, regional, and inter-municipal priorities and issues.