Chris Duffield
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Chris Duffield is the current Town Clerk of London
and Chief Executive of the Corporation of the City of London.
, Hertfordshire
and Newcastle University.
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
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.
Sample duties of the Town Clerk and Chief Executive include, but are not limited to:
Town Clerk of London
The Town Clerk of London is an important position that has existed since the 13th century within the City of London, England. Originally the position was to take the minutes of London council meetings, but over the years the holder has gathered responsibility which requires staff and executive...
and Chief Executive of the Corporation of the City of London.
Education
He was privately educated at St Albans SchoolSt Albans School (Hertfordshire)
St Albans School is an independent school in the city of St Albans in Hertfordshire, in the East of England. Entry before Sixth Form is for boys only, and co-educational thereafter. Founded in 948 by Wulsin , St Albans School is not only the oldest school in Hertfordshire but also one of the oldest...
, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
and Newcastle University.
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.Corporation of London
He joined the Corporation by appointment to the Town Clerk and Chief Executive positionin 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
Greater London Council
The Greater London Council was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council which had covered a much smaller area...
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.
Sample duties of the Town Clerk and Chief Executive include, but are not limited to:
- 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.