3394 Schedule "A" - To appoint a Chief Administrative OfficerSchedule "A"
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Chief Administrative Officer
DEPARTMENT: GAO
REPORTING TO: Mayor /Town Council
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: 7
REVISED DATE: August27,2009
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 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 Corporate Services
Director of Community Services
Fire Chief
Development Commissioner
Director of Operations
Director of Finance
Council Co-ordinator
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.
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.