CAOs Office
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
Civic Address: Municipal Office Lloyd E Matheson Centre 15 Commerce Court Elmsdale, NS B2S 3K5 |
Mailing Address: Box 230, Suite 170 15 Commerce Court Elmsdale, NS B2S 3K5 |