Chief Administrator's Office

Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth Chief Administrator's Office

Located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, and home to the Otipemisiwak Métis government, Districts 5 and 6, we are situated on land where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we know as Calgary.

  • About the Chief Administrative Officer

    On August 30, 2019, David Duckworth was appointed the Chief Administrative Officer of Calgary.

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  • Chief Administrator's role and office

    The Chief Administrative Officer reports directly to the City Council, providing leadership and direction to all departments of the Administration.

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Key initiatives

  • Rethink to Thrive

    Rethink to Thrive is our strategy to build a stronger, more innovative organization.

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  • Quarterly Report

    The Chief Administrative Officer's Quarterly Report shares information with Council and citizens about City services and important initiatives.

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  • Better Every Day

    Better Every Day is a publication highlighting a selection of stories about service value and topics of importance to our citizens.

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Leadership, policy, accountability and reporting

  • Our Leadership

    Council, executive, and senior management leadership supporting corporate vision and strategies.

  • Organizational Structure

    City organizational structure including senior management. (PDF)

  • Achievements and awards

    The City's commitment to excellence has earned national and international recognition.

  • Administration policy

    The Administration Policy Library contains corporate policies to promote awareness, transparency and accountability,

  • Code of conduct policy

    Code of Conduct Policy guides employees on behaviour when serving the public and working together.

  • Government accountability programs

    The City's commitment to accountability is visible through the City Auditor, the Whistle-blower Program, and the compensation disclosure list.

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