3658 Schedule "A" - To appoint an Acting Chief Administrative Officer (2)Schedule "A" POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Chief Administrative Officer DEPARTMENT: GAO REPORTING TO: Mayor !Town Council POSITIONS SUPERVISED: 6 REVISED DATE: October 1, 2012 POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief Administrative Officer is the senior official of the municipality providing organizational leadership. This position is responsible to Council for administration and coordination of the delivery of services to the municipality's residents and businesses in a manner that will ensure the effective utilization of the available human, financial and physical resources. Through Directors and Corporate Managers, implement policies approved by Council, advise Council on all matters under its jurisdiction, act as a liaison between Council and staff, represent the Town as directed with other governments and/or organizations. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Reports to, is accountable to and receives direction from Council in the performance of their duties. 2. Coordinates the policy advice that is prepared by Directors/Corporate Managers, external agencies and consultants to ensure that Council is presented with clear, comprehensive information and alternatives on which to make reasoned policy decisions. 3. Attends Council and, when required, advisory Committee meetings, being available to provide advice and information in the formulation of Corporate policy. 4. Oversees the overall interpretation, implementation and administration of Council direction. 5. Provides a well coordinated communications network from all administrative levels to the political level and vice-versa. 6. Coordinates all functions of the various departments/offices working with the area municipalities and special boards and commissions to provide a ~igh level of service to the residents of the Town. 0 7. Hires, directs, motivates, evaluates the performance, and disciplines up to and including termination, of the following: Director of Development & Communication Services Director of Operations Director of Parks & Recreation Services Director of Finance Fire Chief Clerk 8. Fulfils any functions of GAO as defined within the Municipal Act and such other legislation that may be relevant. -------~---------------------------------------
9. Provides leadership and support to the various Directors/Corporate Managers, Committees and Boards in the preparation of budgets and is responsible for the general administration of the budgets through the Treasurer and Directors/Corporate Managers. 1 0. Directs and assists with Human Resource matters within the mandates approved by Council. 11. Acts as central reference source for inquiries from the public regarding Town operations, providing prompt and accurate responses and referring technical items to the appropriate department/office. 12. Maintains positive public relations for the Town, dealing with the media and community groups. Will be the primary contact with officials of local municipalities, County of Oxford and all others concerned with Town operations. 13. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments affecting Town operations including legislation, Ministry directives, funding opportunities, procedural rulings & related matters, bringing relevant items to the attention of Council and/or Committees and Boards. 14. Has signing authority. 15. May represent the Town's interests as a member of the Board of Directors of Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. 16. Performs such additional duties and exercises additional responsibilities that may be required in the interest of the Town and as Council may assign.