The Office of the Mayor and City Manager's mandate is to:

• lead the organization in carrying out its executive and administrative responsibilities;
• lead the organization in the implementation of Council's policies and programs;
• lead the organization in developing and maintaining effective long-range planning which will provide direction for The City and the community;
• lead the organization in developing and maintaining effective communication and customer service;
• provide a link between Council and other levels of government, Council and the community, and Council and the administration;
• perform the duties and exercise the necessary powers set out in the Municipal Government Act and other relevant legislation.