Management Structure

The Council is responsible for employing the Chief Executive and its principal relationship is with the Chief Executive.

The Chief Executive is responsible for establishing and maintaining the operational structure of the Council. A group of senior managers, who are called the “executive management team”, manage key work programmes.

Council staff provide the elected members with policy advice and implement policies under the direction of the Chief Executive. They decide the operational approach needed to complete the Council’s policies and to achieve the results the Council wants.

Elected Members (Councillors) cannot direct Council staff.

Executive Management Team

	Chris Ryan Position: Chief Executive Officer
	Vibhuti Chopra Position: Group Manager Corporate Services Areas: Financial and Business advice, Management of Investments, Information and Communication Technology, Strategic communications and public relations, Statutory and legal duties, Policy and Strategy.
	Helen Beever Position: Group Manager Community Services Areas: Parks and Reserves, Housing and Other Property, Recreation and Culture, Public Amenities, Civil Defence, Customer Service delivery, Visitor Information Centre, District Library Services, Community Development, Economic Development, Human Resources.
	Kobus du Toit Position: Group Manager Assets Areas: Water and Waste Asset Management, Roads and Footpaths, Projects, Quality Assurance, Asset Management Plans, Strategic Direction.
	Terrena Kelly Position: Group Manager Compliance Areas: Building Control, Alcohol Licensing, Environmental Health, Animal and Dog Control, Bylaw Administration, Resource Management.