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Administration

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Location

Town Hall
56 Queen Street
Port Hope, ON  L1A 3Z9
Phone: (905) 885-4544
Fax: (905) 885-7698
admin@porthope.ca

8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday

 

Contact Information

Chief Administrative Officer
R. Carl Cannon
Ext 2230
ccannon@porthope.ca
Administrative Assistant to the CAO
Karen Duncan
Ext 2238
kduncan@porthope.ca

Human Resources Manager
Gina Jackson
Ext 2250
gjackson@porthope.ca

Communications Coordinator
Sandra Weeks

Ext 2233
sweeks@porthope.ca

 

The Role of the Chief Administrative Officer

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible to Municipal Council for ensuring the broad mandate of administrative and operational requirements of the Municipality are carried out. All Municipal Department Heads, the Human Resources Manager, and the Communications Coordinator report directly to the CAO.

The CAO oversees the administration of all departments to implement the Corporation's policies and procedures as set by Council through By-law, Resolution or as otherwise established. Municipal Staff endeavors to assist and support Council in making the best possible decisions and in implementing those decisions efficiently and effectively.

The Municipality of Port Hope provides a wide range of services to our residents and businesses in the community including: works and engineering, water and sewage treatment, land use planning, building inspections and permits, engineering, Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk's office, finance and treasury, parks, recreation and culture, public transit, economic development and tourism, fire protection and emergency planning, police services, By-law enforcement, and library services amongst many others.

Municipality of Port Hope Staff is commited to delivering services and address all matters in a courteous, informative, and prompt manner.