4341 To appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of TillsonburgTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSONBURG
BY-LAW NUMBER 4341
A BY-LAW to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Tillsonburg.
WHEREAS Municipal Councils may appoint a Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to
Sections 72 and 73 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45.
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED as follows:
1. THAT Ron Shaw is hereby appointed Interim Chief Administrative Officer with such
authority and duties as contained in Schedule "A" attached hereto.
2. Schedule "A" shall form part of this By-Law as if written and incorporated herein.
3. That By-Law 3689, To Appoint David Calder as CAO, is hereby repealed.
4. This By-Law shall come into full force and effect on September 16, 2019.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 9th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2019.
YOR Stephen Molnar
DEPUTY CLERK Lana White
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTING TO:
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
REVISED DATE:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Schedule "A"
Chief Administrative Officer
CAO
Mayor /Town Council
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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 high level of service to
the residents of the Town.
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
Town Clerk
Manager of Human Resources
Development Commissioner
Chief Building Official
8. Fulfils any functions of CAO 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.
10. 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.