Departments

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides overall policy and operational support to the Mayor and Council. It also includes Communications and Human Resources.

Community Services provides a wide range of recreational programs and services to meet a variety of needs and promote healthy and active living for people of all ages and abilities. It manages Parks and Facilities, Recreation and Culture, as well as Fire and Rescue Services.

Corporate Services is responsible for managing Finance and Business Services and Information Technology

Development Services ensures the Town of Essex is planned, developed, constructed and maintained to meet the current and long-range goals of our community. This department includes Building, Planning, and Economic Development.

Infrastructure Services manages Capital Works and Infrastructure, Drainage, Environmental Services, Operations.

Legal and Legislative ServicesLegal and Legislative Services carries out a variety of duties for The Corporation of the Town of Essex, as defined by the Municipal Act and as directed by Council. The department also manages By-Law Enforcement.