CAO/Clerk's Department
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer & Clerk
Role of the Chief Administrative Officer:
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the Head of Staff at the Municipality. The CAO acts as the primary liaison between the Staff and the Council, ensuring that the Council's directives are properly implemented between the various departments as well as providing support to the Council in their policy, planning, budgeting, and economic development functions. The CAO ensures that programs and policies are implemented in a timely and efficient manner and within the goals and values of the organization.
Additionally, the CAO acts as the primary point of contact between the Municipality and the business community, promoting economic development in the Municipality and business relocation and retention.
Clerk's Responsibilities:
The Clerk's Office carries out a variety of duties, as defined by The Municipal Act and as directed by Council, including the preparation of Council meeting agendas, recording of minutes and distribution of communications resulting from Council proceedings.
Requests for delegations at a Council Meeting are arranged through the Clerk's Office, and should be requested prior to the Tuesday that precedes the Council Meeting.
The Clerk’s Office also maintains the Municipality's records, including by-laws, minutes of meetings, assessment roll, historical and all other information as required by statute or regulation. The Clerk and/or designate conducts the municipal elections and provides for the swearing-in of Councillors and appointed officers. The Office provides for the official notices in regards to land use planning matters and issues certifications as may be required and authorized. The Clerk's Office issues licenses including lottery licenses.
Contact Information:
Michelle M. Casavecchia
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Diana Wilson
Deputy Clerk
Gwen Tracey
Human Resources Co-ordinator
Council Agendas
Commonly requested and Recently passed By-laws