Municipal Administration

The Chief Administrative Officer’s primary  role is to provide effective and efficient administrative services to Council, staff and the public.  In addition, the CAO is responsible for the overall administration of the Corporation. 

The CAO is appointed by Council.  The CAO has contact with the Federal, Provincial and other municipal government agencies to provide Council with the necessary comprehensive information to develop and establish policies and plans in accordance with all applicable by-laws and regulations.  The CAO must oversee the implementation of Council decisions and acts as a liaison between staff and elected officials while providing direction on the day-to-day management and administrative operations within the organization.  Administration is responsible for ensuring that there is co-ordination amongst the various municipal departments and the following services:

• Engineering
• Drainage
• Water, Sewer and Garbage Collection
• Public Works
• Building and By-law Enforcement
• Planning
• Economic Development
• Recreation
• Fire
• Police

The Administration Department Contacts:

A. Ruth Coursey, Chief Administrative Officer

(519) 728-2700 ext. 243

Darlene Batrincha, Executive Assistant

(519) 728-2700 ext. 272