Heather Nelson-Smith, CRM

-To perform the Statutory roles of Corporate Officer, Management Information Services, and Council Secretariat. -To perform those statutory duties prescribed by provincial and municipal legislation. -To act as Deputy CAO in the absence of the CAO. -To attend meeting of Council and certain committees and public hearings; to ensure accurate recording of proceedings and prepare minutes; to advise Council members and Department heads as to legislation, resolutions and official decisions; disseminate such information and direction arising from decisions and enactments of Council. -To maintain and preserve the official documents and other records of the District in accordance with statutory requirements. -To prepare all necessary bylaws, notices and background information required by Provincial and Municipal legislation, Council and the Chief Administrative Officer. -To recommend to the Chief Administrative Officer the appointment, suspension, promotion and dismissal of staff in the Corporate Service Department. -To check, approve and sign contracts, leases, agreements, bylaws and other such documents; certify bylaws, resolutions, minutes and petitions. -To draft such leases, contracts and agreements as required. -To receive and process applications to vary land use. -To answer inquiries, process complaints and promulgate official announcements and advertisements relating to municipal matters as directed by Council and the Chief Administrative Officer. -To be responsible for dealing with land matters such as the registration of easements, road closures, crown leases and quarry leases. -To authorize purchases and be responsible for purchase orders and budget for general office expenses for the General Office Accounts. -In the absence of the CAO, to act as Deputy Approving Officer. -To fulfil the duties of Freedom of Information Officer. -To act as Chief Election Officer for all elections

• Responsible for the Statutory Duties set out by the Community Charter sections 147 Chief Administrative Office, 148 Corporate Administration and 149 Financial Administration. • Finance: Payroll, accounts payable and receivable, receiving and reconciling cash, reconciling the general ledger and sub ledger accounts, LGDE and LGDE tax submission, prepared audit working papers, and maintained the financial software (Muniware). • Tax: Set tax rates and Financial Plan and bylaw, prepared tax notices and supplemental tax notices, tax sale and responding to queries regarding taxes. • Corporate: Responsible for taking and preparing minutes at all Council meetings, In-Camera and committees of Council, preparing agendas, bylaw preparation, reports to Council, legal issues, Chief Election officer, and preparing grant applications.

• Responsible for the Statutory Duties set out by the Community Charter sections 148 Corporate Administration and 149 Financial Administration. • Finance: Payroll, accounts payable and receivable, receiving and reconciling cash, reconciling the general ledger and sub ledger accounts, prepared the 2006-2010 financial plan and corresponding bylaw, completed the LGDE and LGDE tax submission, prepared audit working papers, and maintained the financial software (Muniware). • Tax: Set the 2006 tax rates as per the 2006 Financial Plan and bylaw, prepared tax notices and supplemental tax notices, tax sale and responding to queries regarding taxes. • Corporate: Responsible for taking and preparing minutes at all Council meetings, In-Camera and committees of Council, preparing agendas, bylaw preparation, reports to Council, legal issues, Deputy Chief Election officer for 2005 election and 2006 bi election and preparing grant applications.

Managed gift shops in Hotels: Suton Place, Four Seasons, Delta Pinnacle and Pacific Centre. Merchandising including new store set up in Whistler Fairmont, YVR, Victoria Empress, Sidney Airport and Delta Pinnacle. Loss prevention leader and manager trainer.