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Chris Duffield Born England Nationality English Occupation public servant Known for Town Clerk of London & Chief Executive of the Corporation of the City of London Chris Duffield is the current Town Clerk of London and Chief Executive of the Corporation of the City of London.
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Education
He was privately educated at St Albans School, Hertfordshire and Newcastle University.[1]
Local government work
He has served in local government for nearly 30 years and prior to joining the City of London was the Chief Executive of Bexley Council. He has also previously worked for the GLC, Redbridge and Essex.[2]
Corporation of London
He joined the Corporation by appointment to the Town Clerk and Chief Executive position[3] in September 2003 and has previously worked as the Chief Executive of a London Borough and as the Assistant Director of Finance at the Greater London Council[4]
He is also the Chief Executive of the Police Authority. His responsibility is to oversee all Police Authority staff. He works closely with the Chairman to facilitate efficient and effective police service within in the City of London.[5]
Sample duties of the Town Clerk and Chief Executive include, but are not limited to:[6]
- Efficient management and execution of City functions.
- Primary advisor on policy and resources.
- Servicing meetings of the Court of Common Council and designated committees.
- Servicing meetings of the Court of Alderman and designated committees.
- Investigating complaints against the City.
- Electoral Registration Officer.
- Overseer of public relations.
- Overseer of economic development.
- Overseer of human resources.
Associations
Duffield is a member of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).[7]
References
- ^ http://www.cityandfinancial.com/assets/documents/20071129151831BusinessContinuity2008_WEB.pdf[dead link]
- ^ The Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation
- ^ City of London Corporation - See: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Council_and_democracy/Council_departments/
- ^ http://www.lgcplus.com/news/features-back-to-the-glc-years/510598.article Only accessible to subscribers
- ^ Officer of Authority for the City of London Corporation.
- ^ City of London - Leading personnel - http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Council_and_democracy/Council_departments/Leading+personnel.htm#townclerk
- ^ The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
External links
- Zoom info profile on Chris Duffield.
- The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Member Chris Duffield "Spreadsheet" article.
- City of London Corporation web site
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