In addition to those responsibilities and duties prescribed in Sections 207 and 208 of the Municipal Government Act and the powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned or delegated by By-Law or resolution of Council, the CAO shall:
- Co-ordinate, direct and supervise the implementation of the policies and programs of Council;
- Co-ordinate and direct presentations by administrative staff to Council on-gong municipal operations, making recommendations thereon where appropriate;
- Ensure Council receives all information and reports it requires to make effective policy decisions;
- Attend, or be represented by a designee, at all meetings of Council and assist in the decision making process by providing advice, guidance and consultation as required;
- Keep the Mayor informed of the day to day operations of the town;
- Catalogue the policies of Council and ensure that information concerning these policies are distributed to and understood by the relevant administrative staff;
- Cause the development of satisfactory procedures concerning budget preparation and financial reporting of the Town’s revenue and expenditures including:
- preparation and submission to Council of the annual budget with appropriate explanation;
- recommend cost reductions where possible, without substantially changing established programs;
- report to Council any other matters either administrative or financial that relate to the control of the affairs of the Town.
- As Human Resources Officer:
- ensures the development of comprehensive personnel policies and programs covering the selection, compensation, training, development, retention and placement of Town employees;
- supervise, hire, promote, discipline, demote, suspend, terminate, transfer and direct all employees of the Town;
- recommend to Council, proper staffing levels, salary adjustments, fringe benefits and working conditions;
- Performs the function of Development Officer for the Town;
- Enforce or cause to be enforced by-laws and resolutions of the Town;
- Ensure the prompt and proper handling by administration of all requests, inquires and complaints by town residents including the establishment of town policies and procedures for dealing with complaints;
- Be the Chief Purchasing Agent of the Town: ensure the efficient and most cost effective procurement of goods and services required by the Town;
- Liaise with other local authorities and the Provincial and Federal Governments as and when required;
- Keep informed of governmental and community affairs and ensure that Council and Town employees are made aware of significant trends;
- It is expressly implied that Council authorizes the CAO to delegate such responsibility as have been assigned to the office for the purpose of establishing an efficient and workable administrative structure. Providing such delegation is in keeping the provisions of the By-Law appointing the CAO and is not inconsistent with the MGA or any other act of the Province;
- Performs any additional duties assigned from time to time by Council.
