Derrick Thomson
Chief Administrative Officer
Township of West Lincoln
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The Chief Administrative Officer leads a team of experienced Professional Managers and exercise general control and management of the affairs of the Municipality for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Municipality and to perform such other duties as are assigned by the Municipality.  The Chief Administrative Officer reports to Township Council and will include, but are not limited to the following specific duties:

• Coordinate the recommendation of goals, objectives, policies and programs to Council.
• Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs as established by Council.
• Coordinate and provide leadership to all municipal departments and recommend changes were deemed appropriate.
• Negotiate and prepares agreements/contracts on behalf of the Corporation and direct the execution of same.
• Attend all regular and special meetings of Council and other meetings as requested by Council.
• Manage and coordinate the Township’s human resources function.
• Coordinates the provision of special services (ie. Legal, audit, consulting).