Chief Executive Chief Executive: David Hammond Responsibilities: Planning Strategic planning Regulation Building services Listen to David Hammond on YouTube talk about our organisation and the Coromandel Peninsula. Infrastructure Group Infrastructure Group Manager: John Whittle Responsibilities: Roading Water services Parks and reserves contract Solid waste Asset management Communications and Economic Development Communications and Economic Development Manager: Benjamin Day Responsibilities: Internal and External Communications Community Consultation and Engagement Media Liaison District economic development Aquaculture development Strategic Relationship Manager Strategic Relationship Manager:Sam Napia Responsibilities: Strategic relationships Strategic projects Support Services Group Support Services Group Manager: Pam Howat Responsibilities: Emergency Management Facilities Management Governance Support Human Resources Information and Technology Land Information Business Excellence and Processes Customer services Financial Services Group Chief Financial Officer: Steve Baker Responsibilities: Strategic and day-to-day financial planning and reporting requirements Financial information for the long-term council community plan and annual report. Records and reports the financial transactions of Council Collects all its revenue, including rates Responsible for the investment of Council funds and raising loan finance Area Manager Thames & Coromandel/Coville Area Manager: Greg Hampton Responsibilities: Local activity management including Parks and Reserves, Harbours, Boat Ramps, Wharves, Libraries, Halls, Local Economic and Social Development, Public Conveniences Area Manager Mercury Bay Area Manager: Sam Marshall Responsibilities: Local activity management including Parks and Reserves, Harbours, Boat Ramps, Wharves, Libraries, Halls, Local Economic and Social Development, Public Conveniences Area Manager Whangamata & Tairua/Pauanui Area Manager: Garry Towler Responsibilities: Local activity management including Parks and Reserves, Harbours, Boat Ramps, Wharves, Libraries, Halls, Local Economic and Social Development, Public Conveniences