Administration
Mission Statement:
To act as primary policy advisor to Council, staff and the citizens of Powell River.
To carry out the statutory functions of corporate administration as required by the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, in a professional manner.
Goals and Objectives:
To provide consistent administrative services to Council, staff and the citizens of the City of Powell River.
To direct the overall planning, coordination and control of all city operations in accordance with the objectives, policies and plans approved by Council.
To develop policies and procedures that will assist other departments in managing their areas of responsibility that will ensure the fiscal responsibility and integrity of the City.
Freedom of Information Requests are handled through Administration - click here for the form.
Administration Staff
Lisa Bhopalsingh
Chief Administrative Officer
Contact: lbhopalsingh@powellriver.ca
Responsibilities
Overall management of the City operations
The one employee of Council
Ensures Council has appropriate information required to make informed decisions
Ensuring that the policies, programs and directions of Council are implemented
Advising and informing Council on the operation and affairs of the City
Chris Jackson
Corporate Officer
Contact: cjackson@powellriver.ca
Responsibilities
Administration Department Head
Carries out all responsibilities assigned to the Corporate Officer by the Community Charter
Management and control of the City's official documents
Legal matters
Designated as the City's head for the purpose of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Appointed as Chief Election Officer for City of Powell River elections
Overall management of the administrative operations of the City
Administration Support Staff:
Deputy Corporate Officer
Provides administrative support to Mayor, Councillors and Chief Administrative Officer and senior staff.
Jessica Lefort
Contact: jlefort@powellriver.ca
Executive Assistant
Provides administrative support to Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Administration Department.
Emily St. Godard
Contact: estgodard@powellriver.ca
Records Management Staff
Oversee the development, operation and maintenance of the City of Powell River Records Management Plan and the District Records Centre.
Administration Office Clerk
Provides front counter and administrative support to department.
Contact: info@powellriver.ca