The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the most senior member of staff for the Town of Georgina, who reports directly to Council and works to implement their direction and initiatives. The CAO strives to deliver strong leadership and organizational excellence to the Town and provide the best options for the Council decision-making process and the execution of those decisions in a timely manner. The CAO is supported by the Deputy CAO and Senior Leadership Team.
The CAO's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reviewing and approving staff recommendations made to Council and Committees of Council
- Planning, directing and coordinating the municipalities’ financial matters
- Advising and informing Council on the municipalities’ operations
- Ensuring policies and programs are carried out
- Managing corporate strategic planning and the implementation of Council's final strategic plan
- Networking with other municipalities
- Providing leadership and direction for major capital projects and other key corporate initiatives
- Strategic business planning, including continuous assessment of new departmental structure to ensure organizational effectiveness
- Maintaining business continuity of essential services