Administration and Finance Department
The Administration & Finance Department is responsible for the day-to-day and financial operations of the Municipality. This is accomplished by the CAO/Treasurer through the various Department Heads, ensuring effective functioning of all municipal operations within approved legislation, regulations, by-laws and approved funding limits.
Administration
The CAO
The CAO serves as a key advisor and liaison to Council and represents the Municipality with external agencies on behalf of Council. The CAO facilitates the Municipality's activities with local boards, agencies and service partners and acts as an ambassador within the larger municipal community while supporting the programs and policies of Council.
As the Senior appointed official and working in collaboration with the Municipality's Management Staff, the CAO's major duties and responsibilities include:
- Leadership and Management
- Policies
- Budget
- Council Support
- Communication
- Human Resources
The Clerk's Office
The office of the Clerk provides administrative and legislative support for the Municipality of Highlands East including a number of statutory services, manages official records, prepares Council agendas and minutes, oversees municipal elections, and ensures compliance with provincial legislation, and municipal by-laws.
The Clerk’s Office also coordinates access to cemetery records and sales, information requests, licensing, and commissioner of oaths services. Residents and visitors can contact the department for assistance with governance-related inquiries, public notices, or municipal documentation, including:
- Cemeteries
- Lottery Licenses
- Liquor Licenses
- Marriage Licenses
- Accountability and Transparency
Commissioning Services
Highlands East does not provide notary services however we do commission documents for a fee.
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for a wide range of financial management, accounting and taxation activities, including:
- Operating and Capital budgets
- Financial Reporting
- Asset Management Plan
- Fees and Charges
- Tenders and RFP's
- Day-to-day cash management and banking
- Payroll administration
- Accounts Payable Processing
- Insurance and risk management
- Property Tax Billing and Collection
- Other Revenue Billing and Collection