Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is the senior manager appointed by Council. They are responsible for the management of the administration of our local government. They provide strategic direction to the organization and ensure that its actions are in alignment with Council priorities and provisions of the Municipal Act and other legislation. The CAO is the head of staff for the municipality, and through the various departments is responsible for providing and maintaining essential services. The CAO also acts as a liaison between staff and Council, providing support in the areas of policy, planning, budgeting, and community development.

Clerk

The Office of the Clerk is an essential link between the residents of Grand Valley and Town Council. The Clerk is responsible for several statutory duties under the Municipal Act and other legislation. The Clerk and the Mayor are the signing officers for the Town of Grand Valley. The Clerk oversees and manages a variety of administrative and legislative functions including:

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 
• Providing Commissioner of Oath services
• Conducting Municipal Elections 
• Deputy Registrar for Vital Statistics and Cemeteries 
• Issuing Certificates and Licenses
• Maintaining corporate records and by-laws 
• Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection to Privacy Act Requests
• Town Council agendas and minutes