Town Administrator

Town Administrator's Office, Room 202
Town Hall , 2 Renshaw Road
203 656-7378
Open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, closed Holidays

Karl Kilduff
Town Administrator
KKilduff@darienct.gov

The Town Administrator is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Board of Selectmen. A professional public manager, the Town Administrator provides staff assistance to the Board and the First Selectman, makes policy recommendations, acts as an advisor and informational resource, carries out Board directives and policies, and coordinates the efforts of Town departments. Administrative areas of responsibility include budget development, performance measurement and evaluation, grant administration, program review, insurance administration, and purchasing.

Darien's present Town Administrator is Karl Kilduff. He has served the Town in this capacity since January 2008 and is a member of the International City Management Association.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS FY 2010-11

1.)
Developed strategic plan and facility requirements for the Darien Senior Center to continue its improvement.

2.)
Invited to serve on the Operations & Underwriting Committee of CIRMA (the Town's primary insurance carrier).

3.)
Provided staff support to the Board of Selectmen in preparing policy statements and additional materials to aid the Board in decision making.

4.)
Worked with TGS&A, sub-committee of the RTM, to update the Procurement Ordinance in Town code to induce new methods to get the best price and the best quality contractor for the Town's needs.

5.)
Encouraged better utilization of cooperative bids.

OBJECTIVES FY 2011-12

1.)
Provide comprehensive administrative support to facilitate and improve operations through policy changes, staff coordination meetings and maintain administrative priorities.

2.)
Provide administrative support for construction projects during all phases.

3.)
Continue to refine the performance measurement process.

4.)
Continue to work with State abnd Federal agencies to administer awarded grant funding.

5.) Explore appropriate grant opportunites to support capital needs or other projects.

6.) Provide procurement support for major capital construction projects.

7.) Continue exploring piggy-back bid opportunities to ensure competetive bidding and secure the best prices for the Town.

8.) Introduce greater centralization of purchasing as prudent and appropriate for Town needs.

1.)	Developed strategic plan and facility requirements for the Darien Senior Center to continue its improvement.
2.)	Invited to serve on the Operations & Underwriting Committee of CIRMA (the Town's primary insurance carrier).
3.)	Provided staff support to the Board of Selectmen in preparing policy statements and additional materials to aid the Board in decision making.
4.)	Worked with TGS&A, sub-committee of the RTM, to update the Procurement Ordinance in Town code to induce new methods to get the best price and the best quality contractor for the Town's needs.
5.)	Encouraged better utilization of cooperative bids.

1.)	Provide comprehensive administrative support to facilitate and improve operations through policy changes, staff coordination meetings and maintain administrative priorities.
2.)	Provide administrative support for construction projects during all phases.
3.)	Continue to refine the performance measurement process.
4.)	Continue to work with State abnd Federal agencies to administer awarded grant funding.
5.)	Explore appropriate grant opportunites to support capital needs or other projects.
6.)	Provide procurement support for major capital construction projects.
7.)	Continue exploring piggy-back bid opportunities to ensure competetive bidding and secure the best prices for the Town.
8.)	Introduce greater centralization of purchasing as prudent and appropriate for Town needs.