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Yarmouth welcomes new Chief Administrative Officer from the Municipality of Barrington

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The Town of Yarmouth is saying goodbye to long-time Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff Gushue and welcoming in Chris Frotten to the role.

Gushue held the position for more than two decades, and is leaving the position to retire after what Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood called “22 years of dedicated service”.

“This is a significant moment for our town as we prepare to say goodbye to someone who has been such an important part of our municipal leadership for over two decades,” said Mood in a press release. “I have had the privilege of working closely with Jeff and have seen firsthand the extraordinary commitment he has brought to this role.”

Mood went on to welcome Frotten to the role, saying she looks forward to working with him in the future.

Frotten will take over the role in December after spending the last eight years as CAO for the Municipality of Barrington. 

“I’m honoured to be joining the Town of Yarmouth as CAO, and I appreciate the confidence council has placed in me,” said Frotten. “I’m excited to contribute to Yarmouth’s future and to the services that make a difference in its residents’ everyday lives.”

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Grand Bay-Westfield appoints new CAO

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The town of Grand Bay-Westfield has appointed a new chief administrative officer.

According to a press release, the town appointed Lisa Smith after extensive consultation, several rounds of interviews, and a national search.

She is replacing acting CAO Troy Gautreau.

Smith built her career in community and economic development, first with United Way as director of philanthropic and community impact, and most recently with the City of Cornwall in Ontario.

She spent seven years with the City of Cornwall, where she oversaw social services, municipal long-term care, infrastructure projects delivered in partnership with provincial and federal governments, collective bargaining negotiations, and major operating and capital budgets.

She concluded her time with the city as its acting general manager of human services and long-term care.

Smith grew up spending her summers in the Saint John region and said in the release she is excited to spend more time with her New Brunswick family, calling her move to the province a “homecoming for me.”

Mayor Britanny Merrifield said she is excited to welcome Smith to the team.

“Lisa’s energy and ideas combined with her dedication to practical, careful development have really impressed us,” added Merrifield.

Smith said she is eager to join the community and begin supporting residents, council, and staff.

“Grand Bay-Westfield is already an engaged and passionate community,” said Smith. “I look forward to working alongside residents, Council, and Staff to help advance the community’s priorities and support a strong future for Grand Bay-Westfield.”

Smith will officially begin her role on October 19.

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Marnie Cluckie new CAO of HRM

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Halifax Regional Council has appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Marnie Cluckie will assume the role on September 23. She will take over from acting CAO Brad Anguish who’s been in the position since Cathy O’Toole retired in October.

The city says she joins the team from the City of Hamilton where she currently serves as City Manager.

Cluckie has served as CAO for Niagara-on-the-Lake and held other senior leadership positions with Halton Regoin, Halton Community Housing Corporation, Niagara Region and the City of Hamilton.

Mayor Andy Fillmore congratulates Cluckie on her appointment and welcomes her to HRM.

“With extensive experience leading complex municipal operations and a strong track record of driving transformation, she brings the expertise to help guide our region through a period of continued growth while ensuring residents continue receiving the high-quality services they expect and deserve,” says Fillmore in a statement.

Cluckie says she is honoured and grateful to the mayor and council for their confidence.

“This is a vibrant municipality with real momentum and an exciting future,” says Cluckie in a statement. “I look forward to working with Regional Council, municipal employees, community partners and residents to listen, learn and support the work underway.”