City management and organisational structure

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James Pearson

Chief Executive Officer

The CEO is responsible for the following areas:  

  • Integrity and Conduct  
  • Internal Audit 
  • Risk Management and Business Continuity 
  • Elected Member Liaison 
  • Economic Development and Advocacy 
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Chris Leigh

Director Planning and Community Development

Areas of responsibility: 

  • Planning Services 
  • Regulatory Services 
  • Community Development and Library Services 
  • Community Safety 
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Jamie Parry

Director Governance and Strategy

Areas of responsibility: 

  • Human Resource Services 
  • Governance  
  • Communications and Stakeholder Relations 
  • Strategic and Organisational Development 
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Nico Claassen

Director Infrastructure Services

Areas of responsibility: 

  • Engineering Services 
  • Asset Management 
  • Parks and Natural Environment 
  • Waste Services 
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Mat Humfrey

Director Corporate Services

Areas of responsibility: 

  • Financial Services 
  • IT 
  • City Projects  
  • Leisure and Cultural Services 
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