CAOs Office

Kim Ramsay CPA, CMA, Chief Administrative Officer

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior staff person 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

The following divisions report to the CAO:

• Corporate Services
• Finance
• Infrastructure & Operations
• Parks, Recreation & Culture
• Planning & Development

The CAO’s Office is also responsible for the following services:

• Council support
• Human resources
• Communications
• Access to Information
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP) Administration
  • Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA)
• Ombudsman
• Administration of General Government Grants and Community Partnership Fund

CONTACT CAO Office

Telephone: 902-883-6217
Email: info@easthants.ca

For media inquiries:

Juliann Cashen, Communications Officer
Telephone: 902-883-6219
Email: jcashen@easthants.ca