CAO's Office

Connie Nolan, CA CFE - Chief Administrative Officer

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior staff person and is responsible to Council for the administration of municipal affairs. The CAO supervises all departments and ensures a collaborative approach by staff to implement Council directives.  The CAO's duties include:

• Providing information, support and guidance to municipal council to assist with the development and evaluation of strategic directions, policies and priorities
• Leadership and management of administrative functions of the municipality
• Guides implementation of council policies and priorities
• Monitors all administrative services to ensure a balanced budget
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels for all departments

Directors of the following divisions report to the CAO:

• Finance
• Administration
• Engineering Services
• Operational Services
• Recreation & Culture
• Planning & Development
• Economic & Business Development

In addition to the CAO, two other staff members work out of this office.

The Municipal Clerk is responsible for duties outlined in the Municipal Government Act and other roles designated by the CAO.  These include:

• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP) Officer - Oversees all public requests for municipal records and information, as required by law
• Communications & Public Relations Officer - Directs and receives all communications for the municipality
• Ombudsman - Processes any public complaints directed to the municipality
• Legislation - Ensures accurate records of all council and council committee proceedings, municipal by-laws, policies and other documents are properly maintained; certification of documents as required; file and document management; and keeps the municipal seal

The Executive Assistant to the CAO's office also functions as the recording secretary to Council.  The duties include:

• Providing administrative support to the CAO
• Providing stenographic, recording and transcription services for council and municipal committee agendas and minutes
• Providing support to the Municipal Clerk as required
• Provides support and coordinates arrangements for all CAO/Warden/Councillor activities and events

STAFF

Connie Nolan, CA CFE Chief Administrative Officer - 883-7098 Ext 217

Gabryel Joseph, MPA Municipal Clerk - 883-7098 Ext 215

Sheralee Mitchell-MacEwan Executive Assistant - 883-7098 Ext 217