Thank you for visiting www.chatham-kent.ca . Through this portal, we constantly strive to provide easy access to all the information needed for citizens to be actively engaged in the dynamics of our community. I hope you find it a very important resource. The 21st Century is an exciting time for Chatham-Kent as we all work together to overcome the many challenges thrown at us by constant change and a fiercely competitive global marketplace. It is a very serious responsibility to be the Chief Administrative Officer of your local government in these times, and I am honoured by the confidence placed both in me and in our Executive Management Team.

Municipal employees are charged with the duty of supporting Chatham-Kent Council in the achievement of its vision for the community. Our commitment is to assist this community and its citizens through the continual improvement of all services. You deserve the very best returns on your investment and civic engagement. Council's Strategic Directions and Goals for its 2007-2010 term, available on this portal, are the path needed to maintain a skilled community workforce, a prosperous economy and a vibrant, attactive municipality. It is imperative that we achieve these targets. There is much work to be done and we cannot do it without your help. We pledge to listen and, together, we can accomplish great results. Sincerely, Rob Browning, Chief Administrative Officer