Departments

The CBRM utilizes a Council/Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) style of government. The administration is broken into a number of municipal departments, each responsible for the delivery of specialized services coordinated through the office of the CAO who ultimately reports to the full Council.

The CBRM is a major employer in the region with over 800 employees including police officers, fire personnel, administrative, building inspection, planning, recreation and public works staff.

Click the department listed on the left to find more information.