Chief Executive's Department
Malcolm Burr, Chief Executive
"Achieving Excellence"
Introduction
The Chief Executive’s Department is the corporate hub of the Comhairle, supporting the political structures of the Comhairle and ensuring it meets its strategic objectives and operational challenges.
The Chief Executive’s Department comprises the following services:
- Chief Executive’s Office
- Devolved Services in Uist and Barra
- Executive Office
- Human Resources
The Department is responsible for the core functions of Legal and Democratic support, HR and Organisational Development, Civil Contigencies and Emergency Planning, Committees, Elections, Public Performance Reporting and Best Value.
Vision
The Department’s vision of “achieving excellence” is realised by providing high quality advice, support services and strategic planning.
Mission
The Department works with all other Departments and services to:
- ensure that the Comhairle receives sound policy advice
- promote good governance
- perform the Comhairle’s role as lead Community Planning Partner and liaises with other agencies
- support sound management of resources and corporate governance
focus on continuous improvement in the services we are delivering.
Chief Executive's Service Business Plan