Administration

James is responsible for managing all matters relating the office of the Chief Administrative Office including human resources, payroll, communications, marketing, public engagement, media relations, risk management and strategic planning. James ensures a comprehensive and integrated approach in the provision of services in order to meet the strategic priorities and requirements of the board, the Chief Administrative Officer and various stakeholders, while supporting and enhancing the sustainability principles and policies of the Regional Growth Strategy and related land conservation, public health and safety strategies.

The CAO for the CVRD is also the CAO for the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District and Deputy Secretary for the North Island 911 Corporation. The CAO leads the CVRD's executive management team, comprising of the engineering services branch, community services branch, planning and development services branch, finance, deputy office of the CAO and corporate services branch.

Doug is responsible for managing all matters relating to key interests of the community, including parks, recreation, fire protection, and emergency planning. They ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach in the provision of services in order to meet the strategic priorities and requirements of the CVRD Board of Directors, Chief Administrative Officer and various stakeholders, while supporting and enhancing the sustainability principles and policies of the Regional Growth Strategy and related land conservation, public health and safety strategies.

Marc is responsible for water, sewer, rural liquid waste/rainwater management and solid waste. Marc ensures a comprehensive and integrated approach in the provision of services in order to meet the strategic priorities and requirements of the board, Chief Administrative Officer and various stakeholders, while supporting and enhancing the sustainability principles and policies of the Regional Growth Strategy and related land conservation, public health and safety strategies.

Lucy is an appointed officer of the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), responsible for statutory financial administration duties pursuant to the Local Government Act. The Chief Financial Officer leads the financial, accounting, insurance, procurement and contracting functions for the CVRD, in compliance with legislative requirements and in accordance with the needs of the Board, Chief Administrative Officer and various stakeholders.

Alana Mullaly is responsible for the planning, development, transit, sustainability, building and bylaw services for the organization. Alana ensures a comprehensive and integrated approach in the provision of services in order to meet the strategic priorities and requirements of the board, Chief Administrative Officer and various stakeholders, while supporting and enhancing the sustainability principles and policies of the Regional Growth Strategy and related land conservation, public health and safety strategies.

Jake is responsible for managing all matters relating to corporate services including: administration, elections, freedom of information requests, geographic information systems, information technology, legislative services and records management. Jake ensures a comprehensive and integrated approach in the provision of services in order to meet the strategic priorities and requirements of the board, the Chief Administrative Officer and various stakeholders, while supporting and enhancing the sustainability principles and policies of the Regional Growth Strategy and related land conservation, public health and safety strategies.

Christianne supports the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and works closely with the CAO to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned with corporate priorities and the organization’s objective of building positive external relationships. She supports a broad range of CVRD projects and provides leadership to advance engagement with Indigenous peoples, government, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders. Christianne works with the CAO on key local government initiatives and is a key resource in building partnerships with external parties and determining priorities for the CVRD. In her role, Christianne also supports strategic partnerships and projects for the Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital District.