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 Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, 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 Library 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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