• Recommending objectives, policies, and programs to Council for consideration. Once approved, directing the implementation, and monitoring the progress of those policies and programs. Evaluating same, and recommending improvements as required.


• Coordinating departmental services activities, and recommending to Council any necessary changes among the senior leadership team…including approving and reporting to Council any significant changes involving other administrative positions. Assigning work equitably and in a manner designed to achieve the required results. Ensuring that adequate staff are available to carry out functions of administration and operations.


• Directing the development of a comprehensive personnel program. Recommending an annual salary program to Council, as well as salary adjustments for municipal staff. Ensuring discipline procedures are administered equitably in accordance with approved policy.


• Hiring, training, developing, and evaluating direct report employees and supervising their activities.


• In conjunction with the Director of Corporate & Community Services, overseeing all of the Municipality’s financial resources. Directing the development of policies and procedures involving budget expenditures, financial controls, and personnel.


• Directing the preparation of capital and operating budgets and submitting same to Council with supporting documentation.


• Coordinating the prompt and proper handling of all requests, enquiries, and complaints by the public. Delegating these concerns to the appropriate department/program area to ensure excellence in customer service to the MD ratepayers, businesses, industry, and key stakeholders.


• Authorizing payments of accounts within established guidelines.


• Directing the execution of all documents, agreements, or contracts approved by Council, including purchasing contracts. Ensuring the safekeeping of all official documents and correspondence, which includes maintaining a comprehensive record keeping system.


• Attending all regular and special meetings of Council and other meetings as requested by Council (these can occur during the evenings and/or on the occasional weekend).


• Acting as a liaison with representatives externally, such as agents, boards, commissions, consultants; and providing advice to Council committees as required.


• Keeping informed about governmental and community affairs and regularly advising Council and municipal employees of significant trends, relevant grant programs, legislation changes, etc.

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Posted Date: Dec 09, 2022
Closing Date: Jan 13, 2023