Chief Administrator's Office

165 Church St.
(203) 946-7900

The Chief Administrator's Office implements the Mayor's policies, coordinates interdepartmental activities of City agencies providing public services and oversees the following public service agencies: Engineering, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. Additionally. the Chief Administrator's Office provides administrative and clerical support to the Civilian Review Board.

Chief Administrative Officer: Robert Smuts 946-7900 E-mail: rsmuts@newhavenct.net
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Jennifer Pugh 946-7903
Executive Administrative Assistant: Brenda Pantelis 946-7902

Event Planning Information.

The City of New Haven has established a Permit and License Center located in the Building Division at 200 Orange Street (Fifth Floor).  This office will accept permit applications and permit fees, issue permits and licenses and assist with obtaining necessary departmental approvals for special events other than permits for use of Parks.  When you go to the Permit and License Center you will be given a permit application form indicating what departments will need to review your plans.  Staff in this office will work with you to coordinate the necessary approvals and to issue required permits. If necessary a meeting with all appropriate departments will be scheduled to expedite approvals. See more information here