Chief Executive

The Chief Executive leads the overall direction of the Council's Services ensuring that its decisions and policies are put into action. He and his staff are responsible for managing the relationship between Councillors and officers, supporting the Council's Management Team in delivering services and for maintaining good internal and external communications.

The Chief Executive's Service is made up of three parts.

Area Managers

Policy Team

• Supports Councillors and Services in developing and implementing the Council's corporate policies and decisions
• Ensures the Council has an up to date corporate plan
• Supports the Council's commitment to improving services
• Supports the development of performance indicators to measure how well the Council is doing

The Corporate Communications Unit

• Promotes the Council externally within Aberdeenshire and more widely
• Provides public relations advice and support and produces press releases
• Produces briefings and publications on topical corporate issues for all employees