Kristine Brown

Served as the senior administrative official, directly accountable to Council, providing principal advisory on legislative responsibilities and ensuring informed decision-making. Managed a $50M budget, financial reporting, and resource allocation for community needs while ensuring compliance with complex laws, bylaws, and policies.

Acted as principal advisor to Mayor and Council, delivering weekly briefings on operations, policies, and strategic decisions to enhance transparency and public trust. Managed an $8M municipal budget with rigorous oversight, transparent reporting, and full compliance with legislation, optimizing resources for efficient service delivery.

Provided legislative and financial recommendations to Council, ensuring compliance with provincial laws and informed decisions, and secured a 10% budget increase through strategic negotiations. Oversaw public works, finance, and HR in a unionized workforce of 50+ staff, negotiating collective agreements with 100% approval and streamlining operations.

Led overall administration, advising Council on municipal matters and ensuring efficient use of resources for resident needs, and implemented financial strategies to reduce taxes while stabilizing budgets. Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, public works, and compliance with bylaws/contracts, processing permits for community growth and overseeing real estate acquisitions.

Guided Mayor and Council with legislative counsel during instability, facilitating compliant decisions and restoring operational efficiency. Streamlined public works, finance, and HR functions, and collaborated on multi-year audits with 100% accuracy and compliance.

Provided high-level support to the Mayor, acting as a liaison for ratepayers and resolving inquiries to build trust and satisfaction. Managed financial transactions, policy drafting, and bylaw enforcement with accuracy, supporting administrative operations and ensuring compliance.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Management, with 'Intro to Management' already completed. This program is enhancing my understanding of organizational leadership and strategic decision-making.

Completed the Urban Municipal Administrators Association of Saskatchewan Certification. This program provided specialized knowledge in municipal administration practices and regulations.

Obtained a Certificate in Local (Public) Government Administration, recognized as equivalent to CMMA. This certification deepened my expertise in public sector governance and operations.

Earned a Certificate in Adult Education with a focus on English and Biology. This program equipped me with pedagogical skills for adult learning environments.

Completed a Certificate in Basic Accounting Principles. This foundational training provided essential knowledge in financial record-keeping and accounting practices.

Acquired a Certificate in Personal Support Worker from Medical School. This program provided hands-on training for providing direct care in healthcare settings.