Office of the CAO

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is appointed by Council and is responsible for management of the City's daily operations. Brian Hutchings is the City of Brantford's CAO.  

City programs and services

Guided by the policies and priorities of Council, the CAO leads and brings together the efforts of all departments, ensuring that the City's programs and services meet the demands and expectations of the community.

An Executive Leadership Team of three General Managers support the CAO. Each is responsible for specific service areas in each of the City's three Commissions as follows:

  • People, Legislated Services and Planning (PLSP) - Joelle Daniels, Deputy CAO/Acting General Manager, PLSP 
    Human Resources, Planning, Information Technology, Clerks and Licensing, Legal and Real Estate (including Provincial Offences Court), Building (including Property Standards and By-law), Finance, Communications , Community Engagement, and Customer Service  
  • Public Works - Inderjit (Indie) Hans, Deputy CAO/General Manager
    Engineering Services, Operational Services, Parks Services, Environmental Services, Fleet and Transit Services,  Facilities and Security, Special Projects, Brantford Fire and Emergency Management, Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives
  • Community Services and Social Development - Marlene Miranda, General Manager Community Programs and Social Development, Family and Income Stability, Housing and Homelessness, Community Recreation, Senior Management Liaison with Brantford Public Library, Brant County Health Unit and John Noble Home