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.

OBJECTIVES FY 2012-13

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.)	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.