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.
Blair Sutherland Position: Director - Environmental Services Email: bsutherland@stratford.govt.nz 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:varaba@stratford.govt.nz Areas: Roading, Water Supply, Wastewater, Stormwater, Solid Waste, Parks and Reserves, Sports Fields, Council Properties and the Holiday Park.
Erin Bishop Position: Acting Director - Community Services Email: ebishop@stratford.govt.nz Areas: Community Development, Economic Development, Service Centre, Information Centre, Library, Aquatic Services, Promotions, Communication, Administration, Events.
Christine Craig Position: Acting Director - Corporate Services Email: ccraig@stratford.govt.nz Areas: Rating, Accounting, Financial, Reporting, Treasury, Debt Collection, Records Management, Information Technology.