Annual Report 2004 - Halifax Regional Municipality

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Halifax Regional Council CAO George McLellan DCAO Dan English Excellence in Safe Communities Healthy, Sustainable, Excellence in Governance Vibrant Communities Service Delivery public participation protecting people physical infrastructure customer service responsive government protecting property transportation financial resources intergovernmental relations enforcing laws environment people resources strategic planning emergency preparedness recreation, culture technology resources library Councillor’s Support Office Corporate Communications Governance/Economic Development Mayor’s Support Office Municipal Clerk’s Office Strategic Initiatives Community Response Integrated City Regional Planning Greater Halifax Partnership Fire & Emergency Services Halifax Regional Police RCMP Integrated Emergency Services Environmental Management Services Planning & Development Services Public Works & Transportation Real Property & Asset Management Recreation, Tourism & Culture Financial Services Human Resources Legal Services Shared Services 6 — Halifax Regional Municipality
MESSAGE FROM THE CAO The Halifax Regional Municipality is maturing. In the 10 years since inception, our identity has been an ongoing issue. We are one region geographically, legally, and increasingly in how we see ourselves. However, it is important to recognize how the daily experience, wisdom, skills and capacity of each of our communities has helped to shape HRM, and how these very elements will undoubtedly guide our future. Over the past year, projects such as the Capital District Task Force, the Community Response Initiative, and the Regional Planning process have tried to engage our citizens in helping to build stronger communities. These initiatives acknowledge a growing disenchantment with respect to traditional service delivery models, and have used innovation and creativity to help communities identify and mobilize individual skills, the capacities of local associations, the assets of businesses and institutions, as well as local natural resources as a means of achieving their goals. The future of HRM will be built on innovation and creativity, whether it’s creating a nurturing environment for economic development, helping youth in crisis or enhancing public safety. The employees and staff of HRM are committed to seeking opportunities to enable new growth and preserve and protect our unique quality of life. As a local government, we put our residents first and work with our various communities to find acceptable solutions to our many challenges. These efforts will ensure our communities move from consumers of local government services, to designers of appropriate community programs to meet the needs of our residents. None of this will be achieved without the support of employees of HRM throughout our organization. They have responded to this challenge with a renewed energy and commitment. By working together, we can make the best place to live in the world that much more liveable. Expectations of us are high, and when we meet or exceed them, new expectations arise. It is the nature of public service not to lament this, or relent. It is the true expression of public service to strive to exceed, to move the bar again, and to draw our satisfaction from — not only by doing our best — but knowing the residents of our community are better because of it. George McLellan Chief Administrative Officer 7 — Halifax Regional Municipality
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