City Manager
Meet the City Manager and learn about the role of the City Manager's office.
City Manager: Rob Costanzo
The City Manager of the City of Surrey is appointed by and reports to City Council. The City Manager directs and manages the daily administration of the City and in this capacity, ensures the delivery of high quality services in a timely, responsible and cost effective manner.
The City Manager's duties and responsibilities include:
- Setting the overall strategic direction for short and long term corporate goals.
- Keeping council up to date on corporate matters.
- Making recommendations to City Council.
- Ensuring Council resolutions are implemented and bylaws enforced.
- Coordinating the presentation and development of the annual budget.
- Motivating and monitoring performance to ensure that standards are met, priorities are pursued and high quality City services are consistently delivered.
The Legal Services & Risk Management division reports directly to the City Manager.
About Legal Services & Risk Management
Legal Services
Legal Services is responsible for providing legal services and advice to the City on matters associated with the City.
City Solicitor
Philip Huynh
Phone: 604-591-4487
Risk Management
Risk Management provides services to other departments within the City regarding:
- Risk
- Claims
- Litigation
- Loss control
Learn more about Risk Management.
Manager, Risk Services
Carlos Caceres, BA, FCIP
Phone: 604-591-4738
Surrey's Senior Management Team (SMT)
The City Manager leads the Senior Management Team which meets weekly and provides overall corporate leadership to the organization. The team is comprised of:
- Ron Gill, General Manager, Planning & Development
- Scott Neuman, General Manager, Engineering
- Kam Grewal, General Manager, Finance
- Joey Brar, General Manager, Corporate Services
- Laurie Cavan, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture
- Terry Waterhouse, General Manager, Social Infrastructure & Community Investment
- Philip Huynh, City Solicitor
- Larry Thomas, Fire Chief
- Wendy Mehat, Chief Superintendent, BC RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit
- Chief Norm Lipinski, Surrey Police Services
- Surinder Bhogal, Chief Librarian
Organizational structure
Contacts
City Manager's Office
13450 104 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 1V8
City Manager
Rob Costanzo
Phone: 604-591-4122
Fax: 604-591-4357
Email: citymanager@surrey.ca
You can also send an inquiry through our contact form.
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Lisa Donohoe
Phone: 604-591-4640
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Kelly Irvine
Phone: 604-501-7555