Council Staff

The Mayor and District Councillors employ the Chief Executive who, in turn, manages Council staff. The Chief Executive heads a team of Directors, each of whom manages key areas.

Council staff provide the elected Council with policy advice and implement policies under the direction of the Chief Executive. The staff initiate methods and means of achieving the goals to implement the policies set down by Council.

Staff

	Sven Hanne Position: Chief Executive Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Blair Sutherland Position: Director - Environmental Services Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Areas: Bylaws, Planning, Resource Consents, Monitoring, Building Control, Environmental Health, Hazardous Substances, Liquor Licensing, Animal Control, General Inspections, Parking Control
	Victoria Araba Position: Director - Assets Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Areas: Roading, Water Supply, Wastewater, Stormwater, Solid Waste, Parks and Reserves, Sports Fields, Council Properties and the Holiday park.
	Kate Whareaitu Position: Director - Community Services Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Areas: Community Development, Economic Development, Service Centre, Information Centre, Library, Aquatic Services, Promotions, Communication, Administration, Events
	Tiffany Radich Position: Director - Corporate Services Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Areas: Rating, Accounting, Financial, Reporting, Treasury, Debt Collection, Records Management, IT